Secondary Science Teacher

12 month exempt position, 30 hrs/week (8:30am-2:30pm), Full Time

Position Overview: A JCFA instructor must have strong communication and classroom management skills, work well with non-traditional students, and have a passion for supporting all students through earning a high school diploma. JCFA’s blended learning environment provides flexibility and accountability to students to foster taking responsibility for their academic achievements.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

· Using differentiated instruction techniques to increase student success in individualized and small group instruction settings

· Working with students to create and achieve ambitious academic performance goals

· Managing a blended learning environment using a web-based curriculum that is self-paced, student focused, and provides individualized instruction and support which includes, but is not limited to: entering daily class period attendance for all students, reporting missing students immediately, modeling and enforcing all JCFA policies for students, modeling JCFA’s expectations and supporting students in meeting those expectations, recording and reporting student progress and work ethic regularly as required by the CAO, maintaining his/her gradebook daily, utilizing the in-class academic tutor to support the academic growth of all students, and expressing his/her resource and support needs to the CAO regularly

· Accessing and using JCFA’s technology and internet in the appropriate manner, in accordance with JCFA’s policies and state laws, for the benefit of JCFA and JCFA’s students

· Working collaboratively with administration, faculty, and in-class academic tutors to implement and reinforce all components of a consistent school culture

· Meeting weekly to discuss student progress, provide feedback, and refine instructional delivery

· Reviewing data daily/weekly to create and implement targeted embedded remediation for individual students, and /or to increase the student population’s understanding of fundamental principles in a subject area

· Proactively managing students’ behavior according to the school-wide culture, and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment where all students can learn

· Models and enforces all JCFA policies and procedures

· Fielding phone calls from students and their families; proactively engaging parents regularly of student successes and areas of opportunity

· Developing and delivering remediation to prepare students for high-stakes testing

· Establish and maintain community partnerships to offer resources to students as necessary

· Serves as a mentor for designated students

· Attends faculty and staff development meetings set by the CAO and the organization

· Other duties as assigned

Strong candidates for this position will possess:

· Minimum of a bachelor's degree with 18 hours in math courses, two years demonstrated success teaching in an urban environment in either middle or high school; desired: current 6-12 Louisiana Teacher Certification or participation in a certification program

· An unwavering commitment to individualized instruction and developing a learning environment that provides each student an opportunity to be successful

· Eagerness to contribute as integral part of a start-up team focused on a holistic delivery of excellent teaching

· Excellent classroom management

· Proficient in the use of technology as a curriculum tool

· Excellent verbal and written communications

· Demonstrated use of data to drive instruction

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Your employment with JCFA is entirely at-will and not for a specified term. This means that JCFA may terminate your employment at any time, without notice, and that you may similarly terminate your employment with JCFA at any time. This offer supersedes any and all prior representations, understandings, proposals, negotiations, agreements, and commitments, oral or written, regarding your employment with JCFA. The at-will nature of your employment with JCFA may not be modified or altered in any manner without the express written consent of the Executive Director of JCFA.

This offer is contingent on your providing JCFA with the legally required proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. It is also contingent upon results of a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check, as required by law (La. R.S. 17:15 and La. R.S. 15:587).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,249.00 - $59,249.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,249 - $59,249