Essential Functions Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · Demonstrating a proficiency in working with black and brown students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds · Demonstrating cultural competence and knowledge of best practices to support students of various social-economic experiences when working with our students · Creating and maintaining a positive, safe and collaborative classroom environment for students · Continuously strengthening their classroom community by investing students and families in our iDream values (Innovation, Diligence, Respect, Empathy, A+ Self Control and Model Student), Core Values, Mission, and Vision · Executing the network adopted unit and lesson plans to accelerate student learning and social emotional development · Executes instructional practices as outlined with appropriate accommodations, modifications, and acceleration as needed for student learning and success · Attending and actively participating in all required meetings to ensure strong communication and professional development, including department, grade level and staff meetings · Participating in regular meetings with their coach to support their development, including observation and feedback meetings, planning meetings and data meetings. Qualifications: · An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students; · An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them; · An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges; · Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people · Proficiency in working with computers, including commonly used software like Google Documents, Google Sheets, and Excel · Prior experience working with children strongly preferred · Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited college or university; · A valid teaching license/certification or an active pathway to acquire one is required · An ability to meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and “Highly Qualified” according to ESSA; · Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.