Kindergarten Teacher Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Principal, the Elementary Teacher will lead the instruction and training of scholars in his or her classroom and/or assigned grade level(s). The Lead Teacher will work closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to ensure that academic success and character development are achieved by all scholars in the classroom.

Essential Responsibilities

Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of the long-range educational and organizational goals
Employ a variety of creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences
Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and perform regular data analysis to determine student mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding
Actively and professionally participate in all faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events
Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside of regular school hours
Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed
Live and act as a biblical role model and Open Sky Education representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community.
Agree to comply with our Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members
Perform other duties as requested or required

Competencies
Serving Leader

Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions

Collaborative Relationships

Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities

Resource Management

Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, textbooks, etc.

Forming Character

Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development

Academic Excellence

Establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle
Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher
Strong instructional and classroom management skills
Valid Wisconsin teaching credential or willingness to attain one
Minimum of 12 educational teaching credits required after 3 years
At least 1-3 years of teaching experience, urban experience a plus
Experience working with students and families in low-income urban communities
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning
Proven track record of student achievement results

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Do you have a heart for helping children reach their fullest potential? We invite you to explore HOPE Christian schools where you will feel valued and respected as an educator and leader. **HOPE Christian Schools is the largest private Christian network of schools serving over 3,000 K4-8 scholars in the City of Milwaukee and Racine. **We make high-quality Christian education accessible and affordable for all. HOPE participates in both the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and the Racine Parental Choice Program (commonly known as “school choice”). These programs allow a tuition-free education for qualifying families. **Our team is at the center of a national movement working to revolutionize education in the United States. **Driven by our motto: Christ. College. Character…our network is growing. We are looking for teachers and leaders to grow with us as we expand our network and help our scholars succeed. **As a key member of the HOPE family, you’ll work alongside other dedicated and experienced leaders on a collaborative team with hearts for service – just like you. **You will use your growth mindset and your optimism as you collaborate with your peers to share and learn from one another, building strong relationships and furthering your profession. **Our staff and scholars benefit from our family of experienced and passionate educators. We provide a career path full of opportunities for our staff, enabling them to reach their fullest potential while helping scholars reach theirs. **You’ll feel supported with powerful professional development, coaching, and scholarship opportunities. **We offer an uplifting and inspiring environment that attracts the best of the best – a place where talented people like you can come to do the most rewarding work of their lives. **We offer competitive salaries and benefits and highly value work-life balance. Please visit our website to learn more and build your career with HOPE. www.hopeschools.org/careers

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