Quentin STEM Academy for Health Sciences Hiring for 1st Grade Teacher Job at Avondale, AZ Full Time

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide each child with an environment which will enable him to reach his fullest physical, emotional, educational, psychological, and behavioral potential.

I. Uses knowledge of Subject Matter  Demonstrates knowledge in subject area  Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development to include scope and sequence

II. Displays Interpersonal Skills  Communicates effectively with students  Demonstrates and promotes mutual respect  Promotes positive self-concepts in learners  Maintains a positive and stimulating learning environment  Communicates enthusiasm for learning  Uses correct written and oral expression

III. Plans for Instruction  Submits weekly lesson plans which reflect goals, objectives, and activities  Assesses student’s skills levels to determine the appropriate learning objectives  Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives  Chooses relevant academic activities to ensure appropriate student time on task  Follows the design of the district’s curriculum  Sequences learning activities to achieve specific goals and objectives  Plans instruction at varying and appropriate levels of cognitive thinking  Organizes instructions to meet individual differences and specific needs  Organizes resources such as time, space, materials, and equipment to facilitate the achievement of goals and objectives  Monitors and assesses student’ progress using specific procedures

IV. Provides instruction  Provides instruction at student’s skill level  Teaches to the learning objectives as specified in the lesson plan  Teaches necessary objectives in a logical sequence  Provides instruction at a variety of levels of thinking  Uses strategies to maximize the amount of time students are engaged in relevant tasks  Uses a variety of instructional techniques and methods related to the objectives  Models correct performance for students  Gives clear directions and explanations related to lesson  Monitors student learning throughout the learning process  Obtains responses for each objective to check student mastery before proceeding  Adjusts instruction to meet individual differences and specific needs  Evaluates students according to consistent objective criteria

V. Uses Learning Principles in providing instruction  Communicates to students the purpose and value of learning objectives  Provides sufficient teacher directed and independent practice with monitoring to ensure that students are accurate and successful  Communicates the importance of the learning by holding all students accountable for learning  Provides an appropriate focus for student at the beginning of learning objectives  Summarizes learning using a variety of methods

VI. Uses Classroom Management Strategies  Uses effective classroom management techniques  Communicates expectations for appropriate classroom behavior  Demonstrates ability to work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as determined by instructional objectives  Manages inappropriate classroom behavior by implementing the discipline procedure adopted by the governing board

VIII. Gathers and Records Data  Maintains appropriate and adequate information o Federal Law o State Law o District Policy o School Procedures

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,154.00 – $61,067.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• We are unable to support work Visas at this time.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location