What are the responsibilities and job description for the VPK Lead Teacher (CIJS - St. Cloud Area) position at Bridgeprep Academy, Inc.?
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
• Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.
• Implement and uphold behavior management system that aligns with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• Complete all lesson internalization based on curriculum vision to achieve district goals
• Collect and analyze student data to make effective decisions to maximize achievement
• Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Implement state learning standards and curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update the grade book weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families every week
• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Participate in weekly check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions.
• Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
VALUES
• Value the voices of all staff, families, and students
• Work in collaboration to meet the needs of all stakeholders
• Seek and respond well to feedback and collaborate to find solutions
QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• Experience: Experience in a classroom setting preferred
• Licenses or Certifications: State certification required
Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
Physical Requirements: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move