Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
- Tennessee Teaching License with an endorsement in the subject to be taught
- Demonstrated commitment to Anti Racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging
- A commitment to STEM Preparatory Academy and its values; an understanding of STEM Preparatory Academy’s mission and unwavering commitment to fulfill it.
- A high level of personal integrity and professionalism.
- An unwavering commitment to high academic achievement and high expectations of all students.
- A capacity to motivate and lead in order to yield the highest academic performance possible from all students.
- A team-oriented approach and the ability to effectively communicate.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, deliver, and assess highly effective instruction aligned to national and state content standards, and internal STEM Prep goals and benchmarks.
- Enact the STEM Prep college preparatory curriculum using evidence-based instructional practices tailored to students’ needs.
- Engage in continuous and sustained reflection on teaching practices and leadership behaviors, and adapt methods as needed to achieve school goals and performance objectives.
- Develop strong and sustained relationships with parents and members of the community by creating opportunities for involvement in students’ learning and development.
- Implement ELL and EE accommodations in your subject area.
- Engage with a dynamic team of teachers, focusing on ensuring the success of all students.
- Provide instructional best practices for students through attending high-quality PD, facilitated to all school-based teachers and leaders.
- Serve as a test administrator for the yearly, state-wide assessment
- Collaborate with families and stakeholders to ensure the success of ELL students in their language development and grade-level content.
- Plan and collaborate with STEM Prep teachers and colleagues to reach shared goals and objectives.
- Foster a motivating, supportive, learning-centered culture of excellence in a well-structured and managed classroom.
- Be innovative. Create exciting and engaging, inquiry-oriented learning activities.
- Other duties as assigned including extended professional development days two day per week until 5:15pm CT
The salary is a Step Scale based on years of experience and degree. STEM Prep Academy believes it is critical for our staff - teachers and leaders to reflect the communities that they serve. We actively support equal opportunity for all people. As such, we strongly encourage People of Color, Women, LGBTQIA2S+ Individuals, Individuals with Disabilities, First Generation College Graduates, and all other groups that have been historically marginalized to apply to become a member of the STEM Team. STEM Prep does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
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