5th Grade Teacher

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 one of our 5th Grade Classes on our Yuma Campus. 

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:

• Highly Qualified per ADE Guidelines.
• 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 preferred.
• Previous work (professional) references, three letters of recommendation or a placement file.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND ITEMS:

If selected for an Interview the following items will be required before your interview date:

• Resume with minimum 3 references
• Reference Letter
• 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.