2nd Grade Teacher

Harmony School of Innovation: Elementary Generalists Teacher - 2nd Garde JOB GOAL: Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools. • Models and instills a love of learning • Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in with the school standards, curriculum, and student needs • Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning. • Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students. • Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment. • Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. • Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs. • Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures • Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school • Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom. • Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies • Attends department, school, district and parent meetings. • Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees. • Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues. • Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. • Prepares required reports on students and activities • Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities • Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments. • Takes daily attendance • Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs • Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members. • Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities. • Performs other duties as assigned. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge of curriculum and instruction • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. • Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills • Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone. • Ability to analyze data. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting. • Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required. • Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. • Moderate travel is required. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $53,000.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Work Location: In person