What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Grade Teacher - Apex position at TMSA Public Charter Schools?
Job Title:
Teacher
Reports To:
Principal
Contract Length:
195 Days
Primary Role:
A TMSA teacher has the right mindset and skills to succeed in an environment of high expectations while also being a true team player. The teachers demonstrate the competencies, energy, and positive attitude needed to encourage and teach all students in their academic and social preparedness.
Benefits:
- 401k with a company match of 7%
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
- Retention, Returning Employee, and Winter Bonuses
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
- Current North Carolina teaching license, or be in the process of obtaining one
- Prior teaching experience is preferred, but not required
Skills, Duties, and Responsibilities:
- Knows and understands the NC State Standard Course of Study to develop proficient and effective lesson plans for grade level/subject areas.
- Establishes a safe and orderly environment and a culture to empower students
- Manage various classroom behaviors and try to minimize disruptions to learning
- Participate in the MTSS process and procedures at TMSA to provide equitable and valuable education for all students
- Demonstrate leadership behaviors from the Leader In Me program that TMSA implements schoolwide
- Works collaboratively with school personnel to create a professional learning community
- Develops goals and strategies through the school improvement plan
- Open to constructive feedback from lead teachers, coaches, and administrators
- Ability to differentiate instruction according to students' needs
- Collaborates with colleagues to mentor and support teachers to improve the effectiveness of the department or grade level
- Appreciates differences and values contributions of each student by building positive, appropriate relationships
- Regularly assess students, both formative and summative.
- Demonstrate technology/instructional media competency to enhance learning
- Work with parents and guardians to promote positive behavioral support and a respectful yet nurturing learning environment
- Other duties assigned by the Principal