Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

GENERAL SUMMARY: Provide a high quality instructional program within a small school environment where every student will have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential and acquire the tools needed to prepare for college. Teacher will establish a personal relationship with each student ensuring that each child feels valued as an individual. Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college. Serve students in elementary grade levels and uphold the mission, vision and values of Fortune School.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.

• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Fortune School of Education Instructional Guidelines.

• Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refines and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.

• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
• Assume leadership role in some aspects of the development of the school.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
• Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students' education.
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Fortune School.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment: constant interruptions.
• Outdoor environment: driving a personal vehicle to conduct work; visit school sites; travel to other organizations and companies; meetings and workshops

Physical Abilities

• Hearing and speaking to conduct group training; exchange information in person, electronically, and on the telephone.
• Ability to read printed material and computer screens.
• Ability to hear and comprehend speech at normal volumes.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies.
• Ability to climb stairs, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Student Assessment and Monitoring:

• Experienced in assessment, emphasizing student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling.
• Systematically assesses and monitors student progress using objective and verifiable information whenever possible.
• Works with principal to systematically identify and respond to at risk students
• Makes referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed.
• Provides meaningful information to parents / guardians and others regarding student progress.
• Maintains policies and practices for grading, reporting, and promoting.
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
• Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments.
• Ability and willingness to implement Fortune School Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data.
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, community, and stakeholders.

Minimum Educational Level:

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid California Teaching Credential – Multiple Subject Credential
• Appropriate certification for teaching English Language Learners
• NCLB Compliant
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred