Job Description
About the position
The Teacher utilizes current strategies and theories to plan, organize and implement structured lessons to instruct K12 students.
Responsibilities
• Instruct students in an in-person classroom environment through lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies, and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
• Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Administers various types of assessments to monitor student’s comprehension of the material.
• Assist students who need extra help with tutoring. Guides and counsels students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
• Collaborates with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic programs following approved curricula.
• Utilizes instructional technology, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to enhance student learning.
• Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, and responding to emails and phone calls from parents, school administrators, and staff in a timely manner.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Attends in-person faculty meetings, teacher training workshops and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field Required
• Work experience gained through education and certification/license requirements Required
• Teaching Certification/License From Tennessee Department of Education with applicable endorsement Upon Hire Required
Nice-to-haves
• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field Preferred