Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is specialized, professional work as a teacher who provides well-designed learning activities for the cadets to promote intellectual, emotional and social growth; providing goals for cadet learning and effective cadet participation in all class activities; taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect cadets, equipment, materials and facilities.

Work involves the planning and development of curricula and syllabi, which either meets or exceeds the academic needs of the cadets in a college preparatory environment. Ability to assist and evaluate cadets to encourage and challenge growth and intellectual curiosity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The preparation, performance and follow-up of classroom teaching/activities. Interact with cadets to encourage, inspire, challenge, discuss, share, clarify, articulate, reflect, and assess and to celebrate growth and diversity.

Accessibility for night study hall and tutorial assistance as well as meetings with cadets and parents for issues relating to education. Maintain accurate and complete records for each cadet in order to assess progress and accomplishments.

Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on committees as assigned. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. Assist in fulfilling obligations for extra-curricular activities including the athletic program.

Supervise cadets in a chaperone capacity when requested by the Activities Director.

Act as a role model and mentor.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITES:

All other work as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS REQUIRED:

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a minimum of a bachelor degree (masters degree preferred) in the specific subject area. Post graduate work in the same subject or related field, earning a masters degree within five years.

Must possess valid certification in subject area to be taught. Three to five years experience in classroom teaching in secondary education. Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with general public, co-workers and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability or political affiliation.

Qualifications