K5 Teacher

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: UCC School teachers are responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and psychological growth. Teachers are responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional curriculum/program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with United Community Center’s policies, procedures, and curriculum guidelines.

• Instruction, Planning, and Preparation
  • Develop standards-based, developmentally appropriate lesson plans in alignment with school curriculum and instructional expectations.
  • Design coherent instruction that includes differentiated strategies and scaffolds for diverse learners.
  • Set clear instructional outcomes aligned to curriculum and grade-level expectations.
  • Demonstrate deep knowledge of content and pedagogy.
  • Integrate knowledge of students’ backgrounds, interests, and learning styles into planning.
  • Select and prepare formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning.
  • Deliver engaging, rigorous, and grade-appropriate instruction.
  • Use questioning and discussion techniques that promote critical thinking and student voice.
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including English learners and students with IEPs.
  • Check for understanding and adjust instruction in real time based on student needs.
• Curriculum Development and Implementation
  • Implement all school curriculum and instructional practices with fidelity, following the guidelines of the school, district, and state.
  • Plan and deliver effective lessons that facilitate active learning and accommodate different learning styles.
  • Differentiate instruction to meet diverse academic needs, learning styles, and language proficiencies.
  • Integrate technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance classroom learning experiences.
  • Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
  • Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
  • Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers improvement plans.
  • Ensures that student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate for the age group and follow the curriculum’s scopes & sequences & guidelines.
• Student Assessment
  • Conduct regular assessments to evaluate students’ progress and understanding of the curriculum.
  • Collects and analyzes student assessment data on an ongoing basis and uses data to inform planning and groupings.
  • Provide timely, specific, and constructive feedback to students and parents on academic performance and areas for improvement to support student growth.
  • Promote student ownership of learning through goal setting, self-assessment, and reflection.
  • Identify learning challenges and develop strategies to support students with diverse needs.
  • Assumes responsibility for meeting student performance goals, IEP goals, etc.
  • Demonstrates gains in student performance.
  • Prepares students for local, state, and national assessments as required by the school and grade level.
• Classroom Management
  • Creates a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom climate in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
  • Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Foster a classroom culture of mutual respect and high expectations that is inclusive, equitable, and respectful of all students.
  • Implement consistent classroom rules and behavior expectations, promoting respectful and responsible behavior.
  • Foster a safe and supportive atmosphere where students feel valued and encouraged to participate, and are effectively supervised at all times.
  • Maintains order of students and class in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways, playground, and across the school environment.
  • Manage student behavior proactively and respectfully using positive behavior supports across the school environment.
  • Maintain a well-organized, inviting, and culturally responsive physical space.
  • Encourage…