Bridges is seeking a Early Childhood Lead Teacher for an early childhood classroom.

WHO WE ARE….

Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning. Our Core Values are:

• Responsibility
• Engagement
• Acceptance
• Creativity
• Honesty

Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking passionate educators to build an inclusive Pk-5 school community. We are seeking individuals who are committed to providing high-quality and innovative instruction to a diverse student community. We are seeking individuals that recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct. If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s (required) or Master’s Degree in Education (preferred).
• Passing score on Praxis Exams (preferred)
• 1-2 years of teaching experience in an urban school setting (preferred).
• Have knowledge of pedagogy and experience teaching in a constructivist way.
• COVID-19 vaccine preferred, not required.
• A track record of being a team player and community-minded.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student work using multiple assessment tools, including anecdotal records, performance assessments with rubrics, exams, and individualized assessments as appropriate. Use assessment data to plan for instruction and to set short and long-range goals.
• Maintain a weekly grade book per school expectations.
• Maintain data on and utilize technology platforms to improve student achievement.
• Regularly analyze student data to improve instruction, ensure equity, and make program recommendations and improvements.
• Other accountability duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhering to the 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. work day
• Regularly attends work and adheres to all attendance policies.
• Be on time for classes, duties, team meetings and professional development activities. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching teams and the Principal.
• Participate in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.
• Contribute to PLC sessions by being prepared to share data, ideas, student work, materials, feedback, facilitating sessions, and/or discussions.
• Participate in a Summer Professional Development. Summer Professional Development will be two weeks in August before students return.
• Seek out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals.
• Reading provided school information and adhering to all deadlines.
• Respond to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day.
• Other professional duties as assigned.