Kindergarten Teacher Job Opening

Kindergarten Teacher

Summit Academy Management

• Youngstown, Ohio
Category: Kindergarten Teacher

REPORTS TO: School Director CALENDAR: School/Teacher


FLSA: Salaried/Exempt

BASIC FUNCTION:
To provide the students under his/her direct supervision a quality educational program, which is appropriate for the assigned students, that meets their ability and appropriate for the subject and growth, and personal characteristics.

EMPLOYMENT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree
  • Valid Ohio teaching certificate or license
  • Meet Federal Highly Qualified Teacher standards as determined by ESA
  • Appropriate criminal record as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
  • Meet all health requirements mandated by law
  • Demonstrate evidence of strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to generate, record, and maintain information and statistical data
  • Ability to administer, score, and interpret a test of individual achievement
  • Knowledge of the Ohio Department of Education model curriculum and Ohio’s New Learning Standards
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of student records and school business
RESPONSIBILITIES:
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A teacher shall demonstrate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following broad areas: instruction, classroom management, professional attitudes and growth, and personal characteristics.
A. Instructional Skills/Abilities
In the area of instructional skills and ability, a teacher shall:
  • Demonstrate evidence of effective planning
  • Demonstrate skill in a variety of methods and techniques to meet student needs
  • Have a thorough knowledge of the subject matter being taught
  • Create an inviting learning environment
  • Encourage proper care and usage of equipment, furnishings and materials
  • Be receptive to new ideas
  • Be enthusiastic
  • Demonstrate correct use of the written and spoken word
  • Teach social thinking and social skills to students
  • Evaluate and report student progress on the approved reporting tool and as scheduled
  • Follow Summit Academy’s Instructional Design
B. Classroom Management
In the area of classroom management, a teacher shall:
  • Establish and maintain positive rapport with people
  • Establish and maintain a classroom routine
  • Establish teacher expectation of students
  • Uphold school rules
  • Implement PBIS Behavior System
C. Professional Attitude and Relationships
In the areas of professional relationships, a teacher shall:
  • Have the ability to interact in a professional manner with Summit Academy staff
  • Have the ability to effectively work with colleagues in a professional manner
  • Demonstrate evidence of a positive attitude towards:
    • Colleagues, students, parents/guardians, special service personnel, support staff, administrators, and visitors/public

D. Professional Growth
In the area of professional relationships, a teacher shall show evidence of a positive attitude towards:
  • Show evidence of participation in professional improvement activities
  • Participate on school and/or district-wide curriculum committees
  • Plan, implement, and complete an IPDP as prescribed by the LPDC
  • Participate in OTES
E. Personal Characteristics
In the area of personal characteristics, a teacher shall:
  • Maintain professional behavior
  • Dress professionally
All other responsibilities as set forth by School Director and CEO of Summit Academy Management.