1st Grade Teacher at Career Academy Network of Public Schools

South Bend, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Innovation, Collaboration, Teaching, Assessment, Differentiated Instruction, Communication, Data Analysis, Project-Based Learning, Creativity, Community Engagement, Professional Development, Teamwork, Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills, Reflective Practices, Life-Long Learning

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Description Career Academy Network of Public Schools is seeking a passionate 1st Grade Teacher who believes in putting students at the center of every decision. Our schools are grounded in strong core values—we embrace innovation, extend trust and mutual respect, enjoy life, and work together as a team. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated group of educators and a dynamic, supportive administrative team that values creativity, partnership, and meaningful support for both students and staff. If you’re looking for a place where your work matters and your voice is valued, we’d love to meet you. Job Title: Elementary Teacher Job Classification: Certified Licensed Instructional Reports to: Building Administrator Work Schedule: Academic Calendar General Description: The Elementary teacher is responsible for supervising, educating, and supporting scholars to help them accomplish learning benchmarks by applying a competency-based, project learning approach. The innovative teacher is passionate about design, technology, and education. The teacher will join a unique and highly skilled group of educators who aim to bring design innovation and real-world skills to scholars. The goal is to enhance career readiness for these scholars, so they are prepared with the skills and mindsets to thrive in the future workforce. The innovative teacher will support this vision by leading the educational programming for scholars from the academic side in collaboration with the experiential learning provided by area businesses and community connectors. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Required Must have or be willing to obtain an Indiana Professional Teaching License Primary Responsibilities: Create a learning environment that is innovative and inspiring. Develop lessons that are aligned to defined State Standards while providing the elements of hands-on quality innovative work. Actively engage as a member of the school community and represent the school in the larger community in a positive manner. Support the work of volunteers and other staff members. Support the school by planning and implementing outreach activities throughout the year that include student demonstrations of work and presentations of that work in the community. Compile, assess, and maintain scholar data that drives academic goals for scholar growth and achievement. Observe and evaluate scholars' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Instruct scholars individually and in groups using teaching methods focused on the Science of Reading. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate those objectives to scholars. Provide differentiated instruction, scholar engagement, quality pacing and rigor throughout lessons taught. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. Collaborate with parents or guardians, teachers, social workers, and administration to resolve scholars' behavior and academic problems. Savor opportunities to learn new things and not be afraid to take risks in learning and teaching. View mistakes as opportunities to grow and try again rather than as failures. Committed to life-long learning and reflective practices. Work as a collaborative member of the PLC School Activities: Attend and/or participate in such other activities as directed by the Administrator such as: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, family nights, Title I nights, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems and other activities as required by Building Administration. Essential Skills and Abilities: Possess an open mind and desire to bring innovation to education. Able to coordinate work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Able to work both independently and as a team member with other individuals and organizations. Possess an unwavering belief that all scholars can learn and achieve success in school. Able to demonstrate success in leading all scholars to significant academic growth and maintain a positive learning environment. Able to set high expectations, contributing to the CANOPS culture. Able to flourish while working collaboratively with a diverse group in an environment that is dynamic, critical, and wildly creative. Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an ability and enjoyment of working with individuals/groups from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Must demonstrate foundational professionalism, including consistent attendance, punctuality, adherence to school policies and procedures, and strong employability skills. These are considered essential, non-negotiable expectations of the role.

Responsibilities

The 1st Grade Teacher is responsible for creating an innovative learning environment and developing lessons aligned with state standards. They will engage with the school community and support student growth through assessment and collaboration.