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2024-2025 Teaching Fellow
$48k-72k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Week Ago
ZEST Preparatory Academy is Hiring a 2024-2025 Teaching Fellow Near Douglasville, GA
Teaching Fellow ZEST Preparatory Academy Charter School is a K-5 charter school in Douglasville, GA (Metro Atlanta area). Our mission is to provide an academically rigorous, supportive, and joyful learning environment to develop the leader inside every student for lifelong educational achievement and impactful community service.
We will accomplish our mission through an academically rigorous environment where students will master the core subjects, develop advanced academic skills, hone their leadership skills in and out of school, and demonstrate community service. Our staff hold an unwavering belief that all students deserve an excellent education and it's our collective responsibility to prepare students to take a seat at the table, so they can emerge as the next generation of leaders. We also believe that it's never too early to prepare students for college and career, so they have the opportunity to live choice filled lives.
OUR APPROACH Our college preparatory model includes three key components beginning with an intentional focus on language and literacy development to increase critical thinking and reading proficiencies for all students. Second, a discovery-based learning approach where teachers encourage our students to take ownership of their learning by discovering new ideas and solutions to real world challenges. The third component, leadership, teaches essential habits of leadership so students can apply real world skills to their overall growth and development. ZEST Prep intentionally teaches leadership skills beginning in kindergarten.
JOB TITLE: Teaching Fellow
CLASSIFICATION: Instructional Support
Position Summary An integral part of our success will be the daily implementation of highly effective teaching and learning that allows students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
ZEST Preparatory Academy has a deep commitment to academic excellence and student development to ensure students master or exceed grade level content expectations. Our focus on literacy and leadership empowers students with the necessary skills to take advantage of opportunities that foster academic, cultural, and personal growth. At ZEST Prep, you'll work in a collaborative, safe, and joyful learning environment that focuses on doing what's best for kids.
JOB EXPECTATIONS The Teaching Fellow is responsible for supporting learning in ZEST Preparatory Academy kindergarten classrooms.
Roles And Responsibilities INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Include, but are not limited to:
We will accomplish our mission through an academically rigorous environment where students will master the core subjects, develop advanced academic skills, hone their leadership skills in and out of school, and demonstrate community service. Our staff hold an unwavering belief that all students deserve an excellent education and it's our collective responsibility to prepare students to take a seat at the table, so they can emerge as the next generation of leaders. We also believe that it's never too early to prepare students for college and career, so they have the opportunity to live choice filled lives.
OUR APPROACH Our college preparatory model includes three key components beginning with an intentional focus on language and literacy development to increase critical thinking and reading proficiencies for all students. Second, a discovery-based learning approach where teachers encourage our students to take ownership of their learning by discovering new ideas and solutions to real world challenges. The third component, leadership, teaches essential habits of leadership so students can apply real world skills to their overall growth and development. ZEST Prep intentionally teaches leadership skills beginning in kindergarten.
JOB TITLE: Teaching Fellow
CLASSIFICATION: Instructional Support
Position Summary An integral part of our success will be the daily implementation of highly effective teaching and learning that allows students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
ZEST Preparatory Academy has a deep commitment to academic excellence and student development to ensure students master or exceed grade level content expectations. Our focus on literacy and leadership empowers students with the necessary skills to take advantage of opportunities that foster academic, cultural, and personal growth. At ZEST Prep, you'll work in a collaborative, safe, and joyful learning environment that focuses on doing what's best for kids.
JOB EXPECTATIONS The Teaching Fellow is responsible for supporting learning in ZEST Preparatory Academy kindergarten classrooms.
Roles And Responsibilities INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
- Partner with the Lead Kindergarten Teacher to support classroom instruction in to ensure academic and social-emotional needs are met
- Support small group instruction and assessment practices for a diverse group of students
- Demonstrate the ability to embrace differentiated instructional approaches to learning
- Engage in continuous professional development and shared learning with other professional staff
- Build and maintain relationships with students
- Demonstrate a sound ability to support a positive learning environment
- Supervising students in and out of the classroom
- Support student arrival, dismissal, lunch duty, and recess
- Performing duties such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, photocopying, and grading student work
- Ensuring the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies
- Work collaboratively with a diverse group of school colleagues, parents, community members, and
- Support Field Experiences and other school programs
- Participate on a school-based committee
- Attend school and community events
Include, but are not limited to:
- Demonstrate positive support for the Board, administrative team, school staff, and the community
- Attend after school activities
- Required to have prompt, regular attendance and be available to work on-site
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership team
- A high school diploma or GED is required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Willingness to obtain Georgia paraprofessional or teaching certification preferred
- Knowledge of Georgia Standards of Excellence
- Demonstrated experience working with elementary aged students preferred
- Charter school experience desirable
- Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed
- Current authorization to work in the United States
- Clear Criminal Background Check
- Competitive salary scale
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance
- Contributions to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) in accordance with Georgia state law, as well as an additional, optional 403(b) retirement account
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$48k-72k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/29/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/13/2024
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