Medina Academy Hiring for Elementary Classroom Teacher Job at Bellevue, WA Full Time

Elementary & Middle School Teacher

Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge:

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• To have knowledge of the subject areas you are assigned to teach
• To pursue relevant opportunities to grow professionally and keep-up-to-date about the current knowledge and research in the subject area

Teaching:

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• To plan and prepare appropriately the trimester curriculum maps and weekly lesson plans
• To conduct assigned classes at the schedule time/s
• To demonstrate competence in classroom instruction
• To implement the designated curriculum completely and in due time
• To plan and implement effective strategies to develop self-responsible/independent learners
• To promote students’ intrinsic motivation by providing meaningful and progressively challenging learning experiences which include, but are not limited to: self-exploration, questioning, making choices, setting goals, planning and organizing, implementing, self-evaluating and demonstrating initiative in tasks and projects
• To engage students in active, hands-on, creative problem-based learning
• To provide opportunities for students to access and use current technology, resources, and information to solve problems
• To provide opportunities for students to apply and practice what is learned
• To engage students in creative thinking and integrated or interdisciplinary learning experiences
• To build students’ ability to work collaboratively with others
• To adapt instruction/support to students’ differences in development, learning styles, strengths, and needs
• To maintain a safe, orderly environment conducive to learning
• To comply with requirements for the safety and supervision of students inside and outside the classroom

Assessments:

• To define and communicate learning expectations to students
• To apply appropriate multiple assessment tools and strategies to evaluate and promote the continuous intellectual development of the students
• To assign reasonable assignments and homework to students per school policy
• To evaluate students’ performances in an objective, fair, and timely manner
• To record and report the results of quizzes, tests, assignments, and trimester report cards in a timely manner
• To use student assessment data to guide changes in instruction and practice, and to improve student learning

Professionalism:

• To be punctual and be available at school during official working hours
• To comply with policies, standards, rules, regulations and procedures of the school
• To attend and participate in staff meetings, professional development days, collaboration half-days, and school events
• To demonstrate timeliness and attendance for assigned responsibilities
• To work collaboratively with other professionals and staff
• To demonstrate the ability to perform teaching or other responsibilities, including good work habits, reliability, punctuality, and follow-through on commitments
• To provide and accept evaluative feedback in a professional manner
• To create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment
• To carry out any other related duties assigned by the principal

Behavior:

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• To model honesty, fairness, and ethical conduct
• To model a caring attitude and promote positive inter-personal relationships
• To model a caring attitude and promote positive inter-personal relationships
• To foster student self-control, self-discipline, and responsibility to others
• To model and promote empathy, compassion, and respect for the gender, ethnic, religious, cultural and learning diversity of students
• To demonstrate skill when managing student behavior, intervening and resolving discipline problems per school policy
• To model good social skills, leadership, and civic responsibility

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $35,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We have very strict COVID-19 policies protocols and procedures – vaccination (highly preferred), masks, social distancing, smoke free, drug free, weapon free environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)
• Leadership Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location