Teacher - Elementary

Teacher, Elementary

New Vision Learning Academy is in search of a committed and motivated teacher to complement our qualified workforce of educators.

Duties:

develop curriculum and lesson plans, present lessons to  students, individually or in groups. They

track the progress of their students and create reports to inform parents about their progress. ... Teachers are required to have a Bachelor's degree and a teaching credential.

A teacher is responsible for preparing lesson plans and educating students at all levels. Their duties include assigning homework, grading tests, and documenting progress. Teachers must be able to instruct in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans.

Day to day duties consist of planning, preparing lessons, ensuring students are engaged and fully active in the lessons, as well as dealing with administration issues and managing behaviour effectively!

A great teacher is warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring. This person is approachable, not only to students, but to everyone on campus. This is the teacher to whom students know they can go with any problems or concerns or even to share a funny story.

The role of a teacher is to inspire, motivate, encourage and educate learners. Learners can be of any age and from any background. However, for the purposes of this guide, teachers refer to those who educate young people of school age (roughly 4-18). Teachers serve many roles within a school environment.

Strengths to choose from:

patience, responsibility, tolerance. ability to solve conflicts, emotional intelligence. creativity and enthusiasm for teaching. ability to explain difficult things in a simple way.

A teacher is a person who helps people to learn. A teacher often works in a classroom. There are many different kinds of teachers. Some teachers teach young children in kindergarten or primary schools.

What Makes a Great Teacher

• expert communication skills.
• superior listening skills.
• deep knowledge and passion for their subject matter.
• the ability to build caring relationships with students.
• friendliness and approachability.
• excellent preparation and organization skills.
• strong work ethic.
• community-building skills.

Skills Needed for Teaching

• Enjoy communicating your understanding to others. ...
• Have confidence. ...
• Have great organisational skills. ...
• Work effectively in groups. ...
• Be able to deal with conflict. ...
• Motivate your students to do their best. ...
• Empathise with your Students. ...
• Give feedback.

Requirements

1. Proven experience as a teacher.
2. Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school's policies and procedures.
3. Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills.
4. Well-organized and committed.
5. Creative and energetic.

Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• develop schemes of work and lesson plans.
• establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• prepare classroom for class activities.

Job Duties and Tasks for: "Elementary School Teacher"

1) Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.

2) Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

3) Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

4) Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

5) Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

6) Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

7) Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.

8) Assign and grade class work and homework.

9) Read books to entire classes or small groups.

10) Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.

11) Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

12) Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.

13) Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

14) Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

15) Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.

16) Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

17) Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

18) Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

19) Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.

20) Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

21) Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

22) Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

23) Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

24) Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.

25) Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

26) Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.

27) Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.

28) Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

29) Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

30) Organize and label materials, and display students' work.

31) Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.

32) Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.

33) Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

34) Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities, in order to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.

35) Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

36) Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

37) Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.

38) Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.