Reading/Humanities Teacher

Summary

Teachers are primarily responsible for implementing and developing The Excel Center curriculum and the success of its students.

We seek teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as a team.

The instructor will facilitate learning for students attending The Excel Center, meeting students where they are. He / she employs a student-centered approach, tailoring the instructional strategies to the individual student’s needs and approaching instruction with grit, creativity, and innovation.

Strategies may include but are not limited to direct instruction, one-on-one instruction, seminars, self-paced lessons, and online learning environments.

Instructors employ high-impact instructional practices and motivational techniques. The position will work with the instructional team to meet the educational objectives and adhere to South Carolina State Standards.

The work of each Excel Teacher supports the vision of Palmetto Goodwill : every member of our community has the opportunity to thrive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Palmetto Goodwill’s Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) Culture, I-CARE Values, Mission, and Vision in all actions.
• Instruct and facilitate Reading and Humanities instruction. The Reading classes focus on remediating reading and writing skills to bring our students to levels needed to access the core curriculum.

The Humanities courses will be rooted in the ELA standards, focusing on the historical relevance of today’s cultural norms and constructs.

The content will include the South Carolina history standards and skills.

• For instance, U.S. history will still fall within the capacity of the humanities teacher’s purview, focusing on the standards and skills to be successful in the US history EOC with supporting ELA standards included in the course.
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; Build lessons around student needs, including online learning tools and content.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress toward South Carolina academic standards.
• Track and analyze classroom data; Use attendance and assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices to achieve learning goals.
• Intentionally focus on student learning; Think critically and strategically to respond to specific learning needs across ability levels.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions to improve student retention, productivity, school culture, and new student orientation.
• Communicate student progress effectively with students and colleagues; Collaborate with staff to ensure student success.
• Collaborate with the Academic Success Coaches and the Leadership Team to support students’ progress toward graduation and post-secondary planning.
• Attend all team and professional development meetings.
• Assist with new student orientation.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Has working knowledge of computer programs to perform clerical tasks : Office 366, Excel, Word, and the Internet.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish, preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check successfully.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in the subject specialty is required, and at least two (2) years of teaching experience post-licensing is preferred.
• Current South Carolina Teaching Certification in the subject specialty.
• Experience working with high school-age students in urban areas, non-traditional education settings, and / or adult education settings is highly preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 15 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work is typically performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.