Elementary Teacher SY26/27

Elementary English Immersion Teacher JOB DESCRIPTION: La Academia's English Immersion Teacher will work with students to foster theirdevelopment in English Language Arts and Social Studies. They will create a supportive learningenvironment which will help students meet their learning goals. Through interesting and diversemethodology, students will learn and apply important rules of reading, writing, and speaking in English.The English Immersion Teacher will model and engage in La Academia's equity minded practices andother mission aligned values. REPORTS TO: Elementary Dean of Curriculum & Instruction DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, prepare and deliver a standards based curricula in English Language Arts and Social Studies Create instructional resources for use in the classroom as needed Help students meet growth/proficiency goals Deliver instruction effectively by making phonics explicit and bringing foundational skills to theforefront of instruction Differentiate instruction effectively to meet the needs of all students (English Learners, Studentswith Disabilities, as well as Students who are Below and Above grade level) Drive outstanding student achievement and engaged learning through creative lesson plans andorganized classroom procedures Implement and progress monitor intervention, Response to Intervention (RTI) Design opportunities that foster the development of language acquisition in the areas of reading,writing, speaking, and listening as well as academic vocabulary Develop creative, rigorous lesson plans following the grade level scope/sequence and pacingguides Through formative and summative assessments, evaluate all students regularly and communicatewith families of student progress Provide continual assessments and accurate tracking of student progress, maintains student workrecords, and completes assigned paperwork in provided time frames Conduct both student and teacher lead parent conferences Participate in professional growth activates, collaborative groups and Professional LearningCommunities (PLC) Build strong, positive relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse community of studentsand their families as well as colleagues Complete all required training, goal setting, and other areas of compliance related to professionalevaluations Prepare lesson plans, seating charts, and classroom procedures for substitute teachers Utilize school required platforms as required to perform duties Perform other classroom responsibilities and all other duties as assigned and/or stated in ourEmployee Handbook SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL: Demonstrate passion to work with Elementary Schoolers through a student-centered, whole childapproach Prioritize life-long learning and be driven to improve their instructional practice to continue theirprofessional and personal development as an educator Take a Responsive Classroom approach to classroom behavior and promote restorative practicesamong students as a community member Partner constructively with all staff and parents to fulfill our school mission QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware Teaching License and Certification at theElementary K-2 or K-6 in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531 based on position Successful completion of Praxis II exams 1-2 years of teaching experience at the elementary school level with bachelor's degree inElementary Education Additional qualifications and/or alternatives as deemed necessary by the Board of Education andSchool Administration Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance) Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility,and ambulatory needs of students continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by theemployee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,and skills required of a person in this position EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENCY: Acceptable Criminal Background Check, Delaware Child Protection Registry, & TB Test Verification of Credentials and Past Employment Adherence to the Academia Antonia Alonso School's Policies SALARY & BENEFITS: This is a Full-Time 10-Month position. Salary ranges are commensurate withqualifications and experience. Health, Dental and Vision benefits are included. Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, orany other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to HumanResources, Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School, 300 N. Wakefield Dr, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 351-8200.