Grade 5/6 Teacher

Won't you join us and become a part of a winning team! Located on the northwest side of Indianapolis and serving scholars who are on the cusp of discovering their inner genius, Genius School, Inc., a private K-6 institute of learning, needs educators who are excited to help unlock this potential! Are you a licensed teacher who strives to find and encourage the inner genius in every child? Do you desire to be a change agent in our community? Will you commit to giving your time, talent and effort to helping our scholars excel? If so, Genius School, Inc. is looking for you!

ELEMENTARY TEACHER

Elementary teachers are responsible for creating engaging learning environments that ignite the passion for learning, while ensuring success of the whole child. They are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in an environment that guides and encourages students to develop and achieve their academic potential. They also fulfill supervisory duties such as arrival and dismissal.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Assistant Principal of Instruction and Head of School.

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

• Believes in the core values of the organization: Teamwork, Collaboration and Growth Mindset.

• Believes in attention to detail and following through with even the most nominal of expectations.

• Believes in providing scholars with a rigorous elementary school curriculum that will prepare students for success in middle school and ultimately high school, college and the work force.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROFICIENCY

• Licensed in the content area/grade level he/she will be teaching and holds the appropriate endorsements or is working toward licensure.

• Able to differentiate instruction on a variety of levels to meet the needs of all learners.

• Implements required curricula and engaging activities to meet academic standards.

• Participates in collaborative grade-level activities and professional development.

• Is accountable for students' mastery of academic standards.

CULTURAL COMPETENCY

• High expectations for ALL students regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic background or language barrier.

• Trained in or willing to be trained in and implement culturally relevant pedagogy.

• Is able to provide and execute culturally relevant lessons.

• Conveys ideas and information clearly to students and families.

DATA PROFICIENCY

• Integrates Research-Based Pedagogy to increase student achievement.

• Is a risk-taker who is willing to try new and innovative approaches to teaching in addition to effective practices that has been implemented for years.

• Is results oriented; Is able to analyze, understand and organize data to drive instruction.

• Embraces challenge and is open to developing various approaches to achieving effective outcomes/high growth for all ability levels.

• Designs and implements assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• Able to respectfully and effectively communicate with parents and surrounding community while

• maintaining necessary position.

• Willing to develop and maintain positive rapport with families and community members that extends beyond contract hours. Eager to participate/lead extra-curricular and school-wide functions such as clubs, athletics, community service etc.

• Is motivated and open to developing and initiating interactions/events to build on community investment of the school's mission.

REQUIREMENTS

• Belief in and alignment with the core beliefs and educational philosophy.

• At least one (1) year of classroom teaching exprience preferred

• Bachelor's degree required

• Valid Indiana State Teacher Certification required

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance