5th Grade Science Teacher at GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Blended Learning, Data-Driven Instruction, Classroom Management, Special Education, Parent Communication, Curriculum Development, Technology Integration, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Assessment, TAP Experience, Core Knowledge, Teaching, Urban Education, Volunteer Experience, Dual Credit Courses

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description About Us: GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge is a part of a network of high-quality public charter schools that deliver the innovative GEO Academies model developed by the GEO Foundation. It joins GEO Prep Mid-City, GEO Next Generation High School, and GEO Prep Baker in delivering a high-quality learning experience to parents and students in Louisiana. GEO Prep Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. Our dedicated faculty are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary school to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Through our partnership with local colleges and universities, our students will be able to take dual credit courses on the college campus to earn college and career credits at no cost to the student. Our curriculum and our teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge, Teach Like a Champion and blended learning model. We are a TAP school! REPORTS TO/TERM: Principal This is a 10-month position ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: An Elementary School teacher is required to perform the following duties: Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based on state standards Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction Create an inviting, exciting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem-solving skills Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments Communicate regularly with parents Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area Valid Louisiana Teaching License for Grades K-5 or 6 Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement Demonstrated volunteer or community service At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment At least one (or more) of the following: National Board Certification, TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification), Core Knowledge Experience, Experience with Blended Learning

Responsibilities

The 5th Grade Science Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a blended learning environment while providing instruction in various subjects based on state standards. They will assess student progress, communicate with parents, and create an engaging learning environment that fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills.