What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part time Library/Reading Teacher position at Innovation Academy Charter School?
- Job Description** Innovation Academy Charter School seeks a
- part-time 5th and 6th grade Library/ Reading Teacher** for the
that is planned in collaboration with the 5th and 6th grade
English/Language Arts team. Topics will include planning lessons for and
supporting students with an independent reading program, utilizing the
library as a resource, and supporting the ELA curriculum with related
mini-lessons to support work in those classes. Successful candidates
will be passionate learners and collaborators who are committed to the
school?s mission and invested in the academic and social-emotional
learning of all students. Our school has a close-knit community of
teachers, students, administration, and families. Situated in Tyngsboro,
MA (near the intersection of routes 3 and 495), IACS draws a diverse
student body from neighboring districts, including Lowell, Dracut, and
Chelmsford, as well as Tyngsboro. Our community represents 19 languages
spoken, 38% students of color, 25% of students on special education
plans, and a community of students and staff that identify as LGBTQ.
IACS seeks to serve all students within an academically rigorous and
culturally responsive community of learners. ELA teachers at IACS
collaborate to develop project-based courses that focus on the
development of critical thinking, literacy and communication skills, and
the practical application of those skills both within and beyond the
humanities classroom. IACS has a strong mentoring program for teachers
new to the school and those new to teaching, including career changers.
We welcome candidates who are committed to their own professional
learning, open to feedback, and committed to collaboration. **Job
Categories:** -Classroom Teacher \> English & Language Arts -Classroom
Teacher \> Reading/Literacy **Welcome to Innovation Academy Charter
School** **Innovation Academy Charter School** is a tuition free,
college preparatory, Massachusetts public charter school. Currently, the
school serves students in grades 5-12 from more than 10 Massachusetts
communities including Chelmsford, Lowell, Billerica, Dracut, Groton,
Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford. At Innovation Academy Charter School,
our mission is to create an inclusive educational environment that helps
students become self-directed problem solvers, effective communicators,
and invested community members for our complex and evolving world. IACS
is invested in hiring candidates with identities that have been
historically excluded and socially marginalized. BIPOC and LGBTQ
individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. IACS is devoted to
anti-bias training, education and learning for all employees. IACS is
committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating an
inclusive environment for all employees. IACS does not discriminate
based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, economic status,
homelessness, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual
with a disability, or other applicable legally protected
characteristics. **Job Requirements** -Bachelor degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required