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5th Grade Teacher

Employer
Aurora Charter School
Location
Minneapolis, MN, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 4, 5
  • Date Posted:
    5/16/2018
  • Location:
    Aurora Charter School
    (High-Needs School)
  • Date Available:
    08/09/2018
  • Aurora Charter School, a Preschool-8th Grade dual-immersion school located in Minneapolis, is currently seeking an elementary teacher to teach 5th grade Math and Science for the 2018-2019 school year.

    Qualifications:
    -Must possess a Minnesota K-6 elementary teaching license.
    -Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

    Responsibilities:
    The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:
    -Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
    -Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to students.
    -Evaluate student performance in accordance with system used by the school; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the school administration.
    -Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them to achieve student academic development; participate in parent teacher conferences.
    -Manage classroom and student behavior within the classroom; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
    -Continue to seek professional growth and development in the curriculum areas for which employed; attend professional development required by the district; maintain active teaching license.
    -Contribute to the District's inclusive workplace efforts by fostering a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment.
    -Perform other related duties as assigned.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    -Knowledge of the core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible
    -Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities
    -Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and learning styles
    -Knowledge of instructional technologies and ability to utilize computer and multimedia technologies
    -Strong skills in classroom presentation and management
    -Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds
    -Excellent organizational skills
    -Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
    -Ability to plan and implement lessons based upon the district and school's goals and objectives
    -Ability to evaluate student performance and to present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement
    -Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment

    Salary and Benefits:
    -Beginning salaries are determined based on years of experience and level of education.
    -Full-time employees are offered health and dental insurance. Based on the health plan selected, the school pays all or the majority of the employee's insurance premium.
    -Employees are offered a variety of voluntary benefits.
    -All employees are offered paid time off for illness, personal days, and bereavement.
    -All employees are automatically enrolled in a retirement plan. Both the employee and the school contribute to retirement.

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