Via - 7th Grade Math Teacher

Middle School TeacherJob PurposeUnder the direction of the Principal, the Lead Teacher will lead the instruction and training of scholars in his or her classroom and/or assigned grade level(s). The Lead Teacher will work closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to ensure that academic success and character development are achieved by all scholars in the classroom.Essential ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement daily instruction plans as part of the long-range educational and organizational goalsEmploy a variety of creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning experiencesConduct interim assessments, track student progress, and perform regular data analysis to determine student mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstandingActively and professionally participate in all faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and eventsTeach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside of regular school hoursAssist with scholar recruitment efforts as neededLive 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 membersPerform other duties as requested or requiredPassion for making high-quality Christian education accessible and affordable for all.Maturing Christ-follower who sees the fulfillment of this role and our mission as an active expression of their ongoing walk with Christ. (Includes regular participation in a local church and other faith-growing habits and communities to be filled up regularly so he/she is ready to pour themselves into our work, mission, and team. Also includes alignment with and desire to advance our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct) CompetenciesServing LeaderProvide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functionsCollaborative RelationshipsBuild rapport with scholars, parents, and familiesContinually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunitiesResource ManagementMaintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, textbooks, etc.Forming CharacterApply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actionsAssume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectationsRecognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character developmentAcademic ExcellenceEstablish a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potentialSet measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycleEvaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessmentsQualificationsBachelor’s degree or higherStrong instructional and classroom management skillsValid Wisconsin teaching credential or willingness to attain oneMinimum of 12 educational teaching credits required after 3 yearsAt least 1-3 years of teaching experience, urban experience a plusExperience working with students and families in low-income urban communitiesStrong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OutlookExperience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learningProven track record of student achievement resultsAn 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.