Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade

POSITION TITLE : Elementary Teacher -  2nd Grade

FLSA : Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor's Degree

REPORTS TO : Principal and other Supervisor(s)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 10 Month Contract, 12 Month Pay, Benefits (Part-Time)

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY :

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Family of Schools, is a growing west-valley K-12 charter school, seeking teachers. We are a college prep, IB World School, whose focus is holistic teaching to a student body. The Odyssey Preparatory Academy aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring scholars who work to create a better and more peaceful community through intercultural awareness, understanding, and respect.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Duties :

• Creates a positive & engaging classroom environment of mutual respect that supports school-wide behavior expectations.
• Communicates with parents and guardians consistently and positively.
• Utilizes a range of research-based classroom and instructional best practices that support scholar independence, collaboration, & choice.
• Provides scholars specific, actionable feedback that promotes mastery of self and grade-level standards.
• Asks questions that promote critical thinking, activate prior knowledge & experiences, and support scholars with reaching the daily content objective.
• Provides scholars with warranted & appropriate accommodations.
• Utilizes technology & media to appropriately build scholars’ content knowledge & enhance learning experiences.

Responsibilities :

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

SCHEDULE :

Elementary Schools - 7 : 30-4 : 00

Fridays are reserved for professional learning, lesson preparation, and grade-level / content collaboration as directed by the site level and district level administrators. Fridays preceding holidays & school breaks are days off and free from professional obligations (i.e. no professional learning, lesson prep, etc.).

BENEFITS :

If you are a J1 teaching candidate, we work exclusively with the International Alliance Group (IAG).  We do not respond to J1 applicants on this website, however, we welcome applications through the IAG website at :   https : / / iagusa.tedk12.com / hire / index.aspx

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy, Family of Schools :

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring scholars who work to create a better and more peaceful community through intercultural awareness, understanding, and respect. Our scholars will grow as part of a challenging environment that facilitates creativity and fun. Our scholars will be empowered to use their unique talents to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. See what our scholars have to say about us! https : / / youtu.be / pmIJ8m_MY0o

About The Odyssey Preparatory Academy :

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring scholars who work to create a better and more peaceful community through intercultural awareness, understanding, and respect. Our scholars will grow as part of a challenging environment that facilitates creativity and fun. Our scholars will be empowered to use their unique talents to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. See what our scholars have to say about us! https : / / youtu.be / pmIJ8m_MY0o