Elementary Generalist Teacher

Harmony School of Innovation is looking for an Elementary Generalist EC-6. Harmony Public Schools is a highly recognized and award-winning public charter school that hires top quality teachers, administrators, and other professionals. Harmony strives to provide personal growth and professional success to recent graduates, alumni, experienced professionals, and seasoned experts seeking new career opportunities. We offer competitive salaries, great benefits, professional support, and opportunities for career advancement. Why Work at Harmony? • Collaborative, caring, and safe work environment with support and mentoring • Many opportunities for advancement, career growth and development • Schools of CHOICE with strong parental involvement • High performing schools • State of the art technology • Comprehensive health package and benefits • TRS participant 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