AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF AN ACCREDITED PUBLIC CHARTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON, DC
NEW JOB POSTING
Reading and Math small GROUP ACCELERATED LEARNING TEACHER
School Year: ********
(Grades 1-6)
Location: Washington, DC
Reports To: Principal & MontessoriElementary Education Coordinator
Unit: Academic
Compensation $55000+ per year plus benefits
Employment Type Full-Time /12 month position
Start Date: August 2022 or Until filled
About Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter Schools mission is to offer a quality Montessori education infused with culturally inclusive principles to guide children to develop to their fullest potential
Position Description The Small Group Academic Support Teacher will provides evidence-based academic enrichment support/intervention, specialized services, and professional learning solutions for targeted Shining Stars students in grades 1-6). Students will range from those who are at-risk or struggling and would benefit from a 1:1 model - to those students who have mastered grade level Montessori and Common Core standards and require and even more accelerated teaching and learning experiences.
We are seeking a full-time math and/or reading teachers to work with small groups of our lower( elementary grades 1-3) and upper elementary (grades 4-6) students. Teachers will provide targeted remedial and accelerated instruction with all instructional materials provided.
Essential Responsibilities
Work with small groups of 10-13 students
Provide reading/literacy or math curriculum (training provided)
Develop skill-appropriate lesson plans
Maintain student records as required by SSMA
Ensure supervision of students to assure their safety
Regularly meet with Montessori Elementary Coordinator, classroom guides teachers,, for common and grade level planning planning
Regularly administer formative assessments to check for student literacy or math understanding for the assigned small group and track progress; Analyze outcomes to better inform your instruction
Assist with proctoring of NWEA and other school standardized assessments
Maintain inventory of teaching materials and supplies
Other duties may be assigned
Enjoy the Following Benefits:
Competitive pay
An attractive and robust full suite of benefits for FT employees
Curriculum and teaching materials provided
Paid training
Paid planning/prep time
Small group instruction (you are not the main classroom teacher, though an essential part of the faculty. Where possible, you will have small assigned area to work with your students if needed )
Growth potential
Company support and quality assurance
Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our/your students
Requirements:
Bachelors degree required, however a masters is preferred
Active Teaching Certificate preferred
Prior experience in a Montessori Sch
Working knowledge of Google Suite, MS Office and virtual meeting programs (Zoom, GoogleTeams, etc.)
A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards students, teachers, administration, parents, and other internal and external stakeholders
As a condition of employment, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing. At this time staff are required to wear an approved mask, if and when reporting to a physical work site where they are interacting with others.
Shining Stars is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage candidates who reflect the diversity of our student population to apply.
Working Conditions:
The working environment characteristics describe those an employee encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job. The position involves sitting extended periods of time and requires occasionally intra-city traveling.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this position. Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 55,000.00 65,000.00 Per Year
