Job Description

 DESCRIPTION: "Work with students (K through 3rd grade) in the dynamic environment provided to them by Eagle Academy PCS Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEAM) resources and curriculum.”  The Teacher is responsible for the cognitive and effective development of each student. The Teacher insures that a child- centered, active lesson is prepared for every area each day. The teacher is responsible for the measurable forward progress of students in cognitive and effective development. Additional areas of responsibility are creating an active learning environment, facilitating the curriculum, personalizing the curriculum to meet the needs of the students, integrating technology into the classroom, mentoring the associate teacher (when possible), and partnering with staff members, students, parents, and administration.  Reports to: Building Principal  Supervises: None  JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION  • Organizes and provides a program of instruction for students designed to meet the needs of all levels of ability in the class  • Determines the immediate objectives and methods of achieving the ultimate objectives; selects materials and methods of teaching which will accomplish these objectives.  • Prepares lesson plans based on the approval Eagle curriculum and instructional program. Also prepares tests and classroom activities  that will promote an orderly learning experience for the pupil’s progress; encourage pupil self-evaluation.  • Shows sensitivity to the readiness levels of the children in order to organize the presentation of material for the most effective learning in the various areas of reading, literature, social studies, oral and written language, spelling, handwriting, science, mathematics, music, art, physical education, health and safety.  • In planning both for daily work and for extended programs, the teacher uses, in addition to the eagle curriculum manual, sources of material such as internet sites, reference books, magazines, daily newspapers and other publications. The teacher also uses the results of professional conferences both with fellow teachers and with consultants on educational matter.  ASSESSMENT  • Maintains individual student portfolio on a weekly basis and reviews portfolios with building Principal on a monthly basis.  • Analyzes instructional method and materials carefully to anticipate the specific difficulties, which a pupil is likely to encounter, and plans a program which will help overcome these anticipated difficulties.  • Maintains and submits any and all reports as may be required by the Principal.  FAMILY ENGAGEMENT  • Proactively communicate with families to share progress and develop a supportive home-school relationship  • Develops leadership and special talents among students by sponsoring out –of-class activities as such dramatic programs, participate in science fairs and art contests, etc.  • Cooperates with the home and with social and educational services to further student welfare.  • Confers and involves parents in the educational/supplemental activities of the school.  • Refers Parents to the Parent Center via the Lead Teacher regarding all personal conflicts/issues beyond academic classroom management in order to maintain a culture of professional ethics and student security.  STUDENT SUPPORT/SCHOOL CULTURE  • Participates in management and discipline throughout the school in a manner consistent with policy and practice at the elementary level, also with student groups away from school; at lectures, concerts, contests, etc.  • Keeps informed about and uses the results of standardized tests as a guide in modifying pupil programs to meet individual, needs makes checks and uses cumulative records to better understand and guide the pupil.  • Controls the physical environment of the classroom, maintains order, and arranges the pace of work and the individual demands on particular children so as to foster the physical and emotional health of the classroom.  • Takes responsibility for the classroom and for the storing and distribution of books and other school property as required; participates in the responsibility for the protection and maintenance of the school plant and equipment, and supervises the children in their use  • Perform other duties as assigned by (supervisor)

QUALIFICATIONS:  • Bachelor’s degree required in Early Childhood Education and/or Special Education  • Attain a Master’s Degree in Early Reading, Science, Math or Special Education within five years of appointment to Eagle. Other  Master Degrees with approval of CEO.  • Minimum of two years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably within an urban school setting (preferred)  • Deep knowledge and experience with effective instructional and behavioral methods and strategies for educating urban youth  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly-changing environment  • Intellectual agility, a commitment to maintaining rigorous standards, and a demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute on multiple priorities simultaneously  • Innovative, creative and collaborative thinker  • Has experience in working in under resourced communities and is able to read and adjust to cultural differences 

Company Description

Eagle Academy Public Charter School, established in 2003, is a high-performing community school in Washington, DC providing an innovative academic program to young children, from PreK-3 through Grade 3 , in two campuses located in Wards 6 and 8. The school educates each child through a holistic approach that includes the provision of health and social services. Eagle Academy's goal is to educate every child to the highest level possible. The program for all age levels focuses on readiness skills using developmentally appropriate activities with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics through the Arts (STEAM). The school opened as the first exclusively early childhood public charter school in Washington, DC. Eagle Academy has the distinction of being the first early childhood public charter school in DC to be accredited through the prestigious Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and is authorized as a local educational agency (LEA) by the DC Public Charter Schools Board. Given the fact that most of our students come from families and a community (Ward 8) with the highest rate of poverty in our nation's capital, Eagle Academy's leadership decided from the very beginning to be much more than just a high-performing school. Eagle Academy has an excellent track record of building relationships with a variety of community groups that benefits our students, their families and the broader community. Eagle Academy works closely with its students and students' families to identify their academic needs, and their health and daily living needs. We put in place safety nets for the hungry child (free breakfast, lunch and supper), for the sick child (e.g., two full-time school nurses and partnerships with the DC Department of Health Oral Health Division, and the DC Department of Behavioral Health), and social services for their parents.