Teacher Fellow

Background of the Organization

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-8 receives the high-quality education they deserve.

Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self-discipline needed for college and life success through high-quality instruction, intensive academic supports, and hard work.

We are a new college preparatory elementary and middle school serving the students of Jackson, MS.

Responsibilities and Duties

Driven by our mission to ensure every child succeeds, the founding teaching fellows will be responsible for ensuring all students are provided with the academic and character skills to firmly position them on the path to college.

Teacher fellows work alongside classroom teachers and develop skills in preparation to take lead classroom positions.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide a strong foundation of learning and achievement for all students

Assist the lead classroom teacher in planning, designing, and delivering lessons

Provide small group instruction

Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

Utilize diagnostic assessment tools to identify the learning strengths and needs of every student, regularly, for intervention and / or acceleration toward academic and leadership standards

Take necessary and reasonable precautions to assure safety in the classroom and the school for all students

Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct

Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner

Provide time in the evening, by phone, for questions and concerns that students and / or parents may have regarding education-related issues that could not be handled during the school day

Maintain and improve professional competence

Participate in all professional development opportunities

Actively participate in team meetings and serve on staff committees

Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues

Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members

Participate in community outreach opportunities

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Desired and Required Experience

Bachelor's degree, required

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and / or students

Proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district

A successful background check in compliance with state law required

Desired Characteristics

Unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep's mission, students, families, and community is non-negotiable

The belief that all students can learn at a high level, regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status

Ability to multi-task and work in an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment

Team player : demonstrates maturity, growth mindset, strong work ethic, follow through and flexibility

Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate feedback

Compensation

Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

Disclaimer : This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.

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