What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2024-2025 Elementary Teacher position at Harvest Preparatory Academy?
Harvest Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving PreK-12. HPA is dedicated to providing students a dynamic academic program of student centered instruction in a college preparatory setting. We are currently accepting applications/resumes for the position of Highly Qualified and SEI endorsed Teachers for our 2024-2025 school year.
DUTIES
- Prepare lesson plans and instruct students in accordance with established curriculum and student need.
- Assess student needs and performance.
- Develop, implement and evaluate daily lesson plans, to include scheduled activities and materials.
- Modify instruction to meet the needs of each child.
- Plan, organize and display classroom materials appropriate to curricular activities.
- Uses and implement classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness, student safety, and a productive learning environment.
- Plans instruction and implement instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
- Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities.
- Make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
- Ensure parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation used in the classroom.
- Inform parents of student progress and school activities.
- Advise parents of instructional methods that may assist student.
- Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students, consistent with district and school education objectives.
- Notify site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics that vary from the norm.
- Collaborate with specialists as needed to assist students.
- Observe behavior of children in the classroom and on the playground.
- May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, passing score on AEPA in subject area, 45 SEI Credit hours, and a valid fingerprint clearance card.
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with all members of the staff and communicate effectively with parents.
- At least one year of field experience (student teaching) or approved internship.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND ITEMS:
If selected for an Interview the following items will be required before your interview date:
- Resume with minimum 3 references
- School transcripts (Unofficial transcripts for interview purposes will be accepted)
- Any certifications
- A formal lesson plan on any subject and a video of you teaching a class.
