Elementary English Classroom Teacher (4th grade)

Hope Chinese Charter School (HCCS) is one of the top Charter K-8 Schools in Oregon with a nationally recognized Mandarin Chinese immersion program. We’re also a public employer in Oregon providing pension benefits. HCCS employees enjoy a family-like atmosphere with supportive colleagues, families, and students.

Position: Elementary English Classroom Teacher (4th grade, both AM & PM classes)

Schedule: 8:00am - 4:00pm (M-F) by school calendar

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree or above.
• Teaching certificate holder or eligible to apply for a teaching license in Oregon.
• Previous experience teaching English to elementary-aged students preferred.
• Strong understanding of elementary English language arts curriculum and standards.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Proficiency in implementing and mastering effective classroom management techniques
• Proficiency in using educational technology and online teaching platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy, and enthusiasm for working with young learners.Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Enjoy working collaboratively with other teachers and school staff for curriculum development and various school events.

English Teacher Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and implement lesson plans: Create appropriate lesson plans for students based on curriculum standards and educational objectives, ensuring they align with the needs and characteristics of English language teaching.
• Teach English language and related subjects: Provide a strong English language environment and cultural background for students while teaching related subjects such as math, science and social studies.
• Provide student support: Offer necessary support and guidance for students to ensure their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Assess and record student progress: Evaluate student learning progress, record grades and performance, and provide personalized teaching feedback and suggestions.
• Communicate with parents: Maintain effective communication with parents and share student progress and needs.
• Collaborate with other teachers: Work with other teachers to develop curriculum materials, coordinate teaching strategies, and ensure consistency across different grade levels.
• Develop positive relationships and work cooperatively with students, parents, co-workers, Principal, School Board and the community.
• Attend team meetings and professional development: Attend team meetings and professional development opportunities to continuously improve professional skills and knowledge, share ideas and best practices, collaborate on curriculum and teaching strategies, and keep up-to-date with changes in the education field.
• Support school-wide cultural events and fundraising activities by actively participating and integrating them into the English language curriculum, fostering cross-curricular connections and enriching the overall educational experience for students.
• Conduct self in a professional manner adhering to the codes of conduct in the Employee Manual.

Working Conditions:

• Works primarily indoor, may on occasion work outdoors supervising students in variable weather conditions, including inclement weather.
• Often needs to stand/walk/navigate in the classroom for long periods of time.
• May occasionally be exposed to noise levels that are distracting, and to speak and hear in often loud environments.
• The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases.
• Need to transport classroom instructional materials, books, binders, paperwork. For heavier lifting, assistance is available.

Benefits:

Employee benefits include but are not limited to paid personal leaves, enrollment in PERS (government restrictions apply), 403(b) plan & healthcare plans (100% premium covered for full time employees), professional development and tuition reimbursement, employee discount on childcare, etc.

HCCS is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. HCCS strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Pay: $55,605.00 - $82,740.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,605 - $82,740