JOB PURPOSE

Create and implement a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines. Establish effective rapport with students, staff members and parents. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student’s ability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Instruction /Education Responsibilities

· Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the organization’s philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study

· Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task

· Present subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity

· Reviews student records in order to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student’s abilities and needs

· Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student

· Demonstrate a variety / range of student learning modalities in each lesson

· Frequently utilize diagnostic assessment of student learning

· Maintains accurate and complete student records

· Frequently assess student strengths and weaknesses, provide appropriate activities to address student needs and generates progress reports as required

· Refer students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel

· Assigns lessons, corrects student work product, and reviews oral presentations

· Coordinates class field trips

· Prepare students for state required achievement assessments

· Leads, assists, and/or guides WIDA/Access tests to students

· Leads after school tutoring for 2 of 4 quarters

· Leads after school tutoring or runs after school clubs or sports for 2 of 4 quarters

Provide a Classroom Environment Conductive to Learning

· Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

· Ensures classroom is clean, safe and includes student generated work on display as appropriate

· Implements all relevant policies governing student conduct

· Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior in accordance with the school’s policy and guidelines, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner

Instructional Planning

· Develop lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals

· Plans individual and group learning activities designed to meet instructional objective and students needs

· Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of supervisory personnel

· Participates with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated meetings

· Incorporates into planning all diagnostic information as required in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)

· Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities needed to implement effectively the planned instructional program

School/Community Relations

· Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate

· Communicates clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums

· Cooperates with members of the administration and other staff

· Maintains confidentiality about students

· Attends parent communication activities

· Participates in extracurricular activities as required

**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
· Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the organization; support the organization’s values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. Is sensitive to organizational needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves

· Time Management – Prioritizing, Organizing, Scheduling, Planning

· Computer Basics – Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet

· Communication – Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
· Bachelor’s degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent

· Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience)

· Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate)

· Equivalent combination of education and experience

· Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques

· Understanding of and commitment to company values

· Successful results of criminal and employment background check

· Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession

· Such alternatives to the above requirements as Noble Education Initiative may find appropriate and acceptable

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Minimal physical exertion required

· Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to

move objects

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Noise level may rise at a school with high student traffic

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

· Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with NEI salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Noble Education Initiative

· This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY:
Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Noble Education Initiative Policy.

DECLARATION:
The Noble Education Initiative Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Middle school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Visual & Performing Arts

School type:

• Charter school
• Public school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37211: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person