RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES  

• Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.

• Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.

• Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration and choice.

• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.

• Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction.

• Monitors and maintains a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide behavior expectation, in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities.

• Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences.

• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.

• Communicates and interacts appropriately with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.

• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees.

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administrators to formulate and complete professional development plans.

• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.

• Engages parents and guardians in the education of their children

• Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the school administrator.

 DESIRED AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE  

• Bachelor’s degree required 

• Mississippi teaching certification required for level and/or subject are of assignment

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

• Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students 

• Demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, parents, and community 

• Proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district

 DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS 

• Unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community is non-negotiable

• The belief that all students can learn at a high level, regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status 

• Ability to multi-task and work with an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment 

• Team player: demonstrates maturity, growth mindset, strong work ethic, follow through, and flexibility 

• Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate feedback 

• Innovative, creative, organized, and willing to take risks

COMPENSATION  

Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Ambition  Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis, of race, color,  religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status. 

DISCLAIMER: THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DESCRIBES THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS HIRED  INTO THIS JOB. THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES REQUIRED. AMBITION PREP  RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY OR ALL CONTENT OF THIS JOB DESCRIPTION BASED ON BUSINESS NEEDS.