Elementary Kindergarten Half Day Teacher Part-Time (26-27 School Year)

Providence Hall is a charter school located in Herriman UT. Central to the school's mission is teaching students to think critically, communicate effectively, and act responsibly. Students at the elementary participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) School, where the focus is to have engaging, relevant, challenging and significant learning that focuses around six global themes.

Are you excited to join a dynamic team of educators dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment where you will have the support of academic coaches, mentors for new teachers, and smaller class sizes than the majority of neighborhood district schools?

If you are ready to have a small school experience with big school resources, we invite you to check out this exciting opportunity to see if it sounds like a perfect fit for you.

Providence Hall seeks a highly skilled and enthusiastic part-time elementary kindergarten half day teacher to join our team for the 26-27 school year. As an elementary teacher, you collaborate with a dynamic team of professional teachers and leaders as we strive to provide rich, immersive experiences to our students.

Schedule:

• 4.4 hours/day on scheduled teaching/working days
• The 5-7 days before the scheduled start date of the school year
• Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Department, building, and LEA professional development, trainings and meetings

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engaging kindergarten lessons that align with the curriculum and educational standards.
  
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages active participation, fosters a love for learning and where students feel comfortable exploring new concepts, challenging themselves, and collaborating with other students.
  
• Understand and employ strong classroom management techniques, including the use of the schoolwide PBIS system.
• Employ various teaching strategies and resources to differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and meet students' diverse needs.
  
• Assess student progress in various ways, administer required benchmarks as one of the tools to assess student progress, and use assessment data to provide constructive feedback to facilitate individualized student growth and improvement.
  
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and coordinate interdisciplinary projects and activities.
  
• Establish effective communication channels with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues to ensure a collaborative learning community.
  
• Actively participate in department, grade level, campus, and LEA meetings, professional developments, and other trainings.
  
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current valid Utah teaching license (in CACTUS) in Elementary Education (minimum).
  
• Strong knowledge of Utah state standards, Utah Elementary Education curriculum, and best instructional pedagogy practices.
  
• Proven classroom experience or completion of student teaching at the elementary level.
  
• Ability to create a unit plan that is aligned with standards, engaging, and includes differentiated lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of students.
  
• High level organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to multitask easily.
• Positive interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional communication skills including but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident, articulate and professional speaking abilities; empathetic listening; and persuasive speaking.
• Experience with Skyward.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace and its collaboration tools.
• Capacity to perform all the responsibilities listed in this posting.
• Must pass a comprehensive check of education verification and professional references as a condition of employment.
• Lift up to 25 pounds, traverse school facilities, and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: It is the policy of the Providence Hall Charter School to ensure that all applicants for employment, as well as all employees, be treated impartially without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, or marital status. Please see our Civil Rights Disclosure on our website (www.providencehall.com)

Applications are retained on file for two (2) years.

Contact HR at 801-727-8260 if you have any questions about this application, employment at Providence Hall Charter School, or if you require an accommodation to complete this application.