Job description

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Greater Summit County ELC (S.C.O.P.E. Academy)

Job Posting

Teacher Job Title:

K-4 Classroom Teacher

Teacher Job Summary:

Greater Summit County Early Learning Center (S.C.O.P.E. Academy) is seeking a teacher to

create and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners. S.C.O.P.E. is a K-4

community (charter) school that emphasizes S.T.E.A.M. principles through Project-Based and

inquiry learning. We strive to shift the focus from what teachers are teaching to what learners

are learning. We are sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education Office of School

Sponsorship and our employer is North Central Ohio Educational Service Center.

The ideal teacher candidate will have a background in delivering STEM based, high-quality

project based learning and experience in collaborating and planning with a team of teachers.

We are looking for a teacher that not only has a solid understanding of Ohio’s Learning

Standards, but is also able to personalize learning based upon the individual needs of each

child in his or her care. The successful candidate will also possess a keen understanding of how

to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of a wide-array of early learners. We are

looking for a dedicated professional, with a positive attitude and who wants to provide a superior

educational experience with a team of like-minded educators.

Teacher Responsibilities and Duties

● Prepare daily lesson plans that encourage inquiry-based learning that equips learners to

master surface, deep and transfer types of learning opportunities.

● Ensure that instructional materials and resources are: aligned to instructional purposes,

are varied and appropriate to the ability levels of each student, and actively engage

students to take ownership of their learning.

● Set clear learning targets with appropriate success criteria, so that learners are clear on

how to be successful with each lesson.

● Design lessons in reading and math, that reinforce projects in which learners are

engaged. Embed social studies, science, and STEAM principles within the curriculum.

● Develop unit plans that utilize a backwards design process.

● Collect formative data during daily instruction that helps build the teacher’s

understanding of each learner's academic needs.

● Tailor curriculum for each learner that is personalized to their individual learning needs.

Plan for and articulate specific strategies, content, and delivery that will meet the needs

of individual students and groups of students.

● Build a sense of wonder and curiosity within your classroom environment.

● Develop a classroom management system that utilizes intrinsic motivation rather than

extrinsic.

● Have classroom routines that are well-established and orderly for the efficient operation

of the classroom.

● Equip learners with self-governing strategies and encourage learners to communicate

with each other in a positive way.

● Get to know each learner's interests and build their capacity to effectively share their

talents with one another.

● Engage in two-way, ongoing communication with families that result in active volunteer,

community, and family partnerships.

● Help each learner build a comprehensive portfolio that showcases where they are with

each phase of the learning process.

● Communicate and collaborate with colleagues in an effort to improve personal and team

practices. Facilitate professional dialogue, observe peers, deliver honest and appropriate

feedback, and engage in professional learning opportunities that deepen one’s

knowledge of the teaching practice.

● Meet ethical and professional responsibilities and seek to understand district policies and

their implications in the classroom.

● Set and regularly modify short- and long-term professional goals based on

self-assessment and analysis of student learning evidence.

Teacher Qualifications and Skills

● Bachelor’s Degree in education is required and Master’s Degree in Education is

preferred

● Current, valid state teaching certification required

● 2+ years’ elementary teaching experience preferred

● Preschool - Grade 3 licensing and Reading Endorsement required. Grades 4-5

endorsement preferred.

● Experience with and mastery of Ohio’s Learning Standards

● Ability to build rapport with elementary-age learners

● Excellent communication and presentation skills

● Possess a growth mindset and positive attitude

SCOPE Academy

1651 Massillon Rd Akron, OH 44312 http://www.scopeacademy.org

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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