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Prima - 5th Grade

HOPE Christian Schools, Milwaukee, WI, United States


Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Principal, the Elementary Teacher will lead instruction and training of scholars in their classroom and/or assigned grade level(s). The Lead Teacher will work closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to ensure academic success and character development are achieved by all scholars in the classroom.

Essential Responsibilities

Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of the long‑range educational and organizational goals

Employ a variety of creative, differentiated, and research‑based instructional strategies that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences

Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and perform regular data analysis to determine student mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding

Actively and professionally participate in all faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events

Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside of regular school hours

Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed

Live and act as a biblical role model and Open Sky Education representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community.

Agree to comply with our Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.

Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members

Perform other duties as requested or required

Competencies
Serving Leader:

Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well‑being of scholars while on campus or off‑campus for school functions

Collaborative Relationships:

Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families

Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities

Resource Management:

Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, textbooks, etc.

Forming Character:

Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions

Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school‑wide behavioral expectations

Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development

Academic Excellence:

Establish a positive, achievement‑oriented, and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential

Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle

Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Strong instructional and classroom management skills

Valid Wisconsin teaching credential or willingness to attain one

Minimum of 12 educational teaching credits required after 3 years

At least 1-3 years of teaching experience, urban experience a plus

Experience working with students and families in low-income urban communities

Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning

Proven track record of student achievement results

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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