World Compass Academy Hiring for K-5 Technology Teacher Job at Castle Rock, CO Full Time

Teacher, Technology FTE .825 (9:00-3:15)

Job Summary:
To plan and implement instruction which exceeds Colorado state standards and challenges students to fulfill their academic potential

• Deliver Quality Instruction
• Manage a Classroom
• Build Relationships

Technology Instruction for grades K-5 should include typing instruction and practice and direct instruction and projects designed to achieve student competency on the ISTE Standards for Students.

Job Description:
The teacher is the facilitator of learning and responsible for the students during the entire school day. Teachers are held accountable for preparing engaging inspiring lessons that support the World Compass Academy curriculum, maintaining a positive classroom culture and ensuring student safety. Teachers are responsible for supporting student success through the monitoring of student progress, maintenance of accurate records, and the MTSS process. Teachers are responsible for facilitating a strong home/school connection through a weekly email, the maintenance of a classroom website, and other activities which build rapport and trust between the parent and teacher.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan and prepare lessons, using school curriculum and state standards

• Create Unit Plans using a backwards planning methodology

• Clearly communicate daily lesson objectives

• Challenge students to access the higher levels of Bloom’s taxonomy through inquiry learning and student projects Assess student progress and growth using both formal and informal assessment

• Establish procedure and rules to maintain order and effective classroom management Maintain accurate student performance records
• Communicate with parents: respond to emails, create and send a weekly e-newsletter, maintain a classroom website
• Assist with student supervision duties during normally scheduled hours, including but not limited to drop-off , dismissal, or lunch/recess.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure student success and create a positive culture

Physical Requirements:
Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds, Frequent sitting and standing, Occasional bending or squatting.

Job Requirements:

• B.A./B.S. degree in education and/or a related field
• Teaching License
• Teaching Experience Preferred

Why Work at World Compass Academy?

World Compass Academy seeks faculty and staff who love children and teaching. All candidates should be committed to exemplifying a culture of respect and enthusiasm for learning. World Compass Academy employs only the best. All employees are held to the highest professional standards. Teachers are expected to help their students achieve measurable growth.

All faculty and staff of World Compass Academy must have a deep, focused alignment with the mission of the school. Following are the beliefs upon which the school bases its culture, and a shared understanding of these benefits is essential.

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Every child deserves a challenging individualized education.

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Great teachers who engage and inspire are essential for academic excellence.

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A safe and positive school culture is essential to learning.

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High expectations are necessary for academic success; students will perform to meet the level of expectation set by the staff, in both academic classes and with regard to behavior.

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Data drives decisions. Decisions about the classroom and the school are informed by the actual student achievement data, not theories or anecdotes.

Solid Curriculum that Works:
Every piece of the World Compass Academy Curriculum has been proven effective.

We are preparing students to engage in the global community.It is the policy of WCA not to discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion or veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time

Salary:
$39,000 to $55,000.00/year for full-time FTE, prorated for reduced FTE status, dependent upon years of teaching experience

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $39,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Castle Rock, CO 80104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location