SY2324 Teacher (PK, KK, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)
Website Schools of Perea
preparing students academically, socially and emotionally
Position Summary:
The position of Teacher will be responsible for teaching students a variety of fundamental subjects as well as integrating a research-based Social Emotional Learning curriculum throughout the day. These subjects will include social studies, science, language arts (phonics, reading, writing, listening, and speaking), and math.
Essential Functions:
We are currently searching for Teachers (KK – 5th grade) for the 2023- 2024 school year. The Teacher will serve as the classroom Instructor and will work alongside an Instructional Assistant; together, they will:
· Provide children with a fully-integrated learning day.
· Teach students skills of self-regulation and communication.
· Teach students through active engagement.
· Engage students in lines of inquiry to enhance their learning.
· Evaluate the child’s achievement of the overall grade-level expectations based on the TDOE standards.
· Communicate with parents and students regularly.
· Model emotional regulation for students.
· Teach appropriate behaviors in the school setting.
· Model understanding and responsibility for behavior.
· Create and model clear rules in the classroom and for the outside world.
· Model consistent expectations for the classroom.
· Use positive discipline tactics that are developmentally appropriate and aligned with Perea’s Student Support Model
· Help students develop positive relationships with each other and other people in their lives.
· Teach emotional intelligence in a way that is practical and relevant.
· Teach and model the behavior of strong readers and listeners to encourage development.
· Teach students how to use words to express increasingly sophisticated feelings.
· Teach students the foundations of literacy and numeracy.
· Help families identify potential strengths and areas of growth to meet the individual needs of each student.
· Helps families access resources and support for wrap-around services.
· Participate in professional learning; share professional resources.
· Praise students in order to acknowledge their development and achievements using appropriate words and body language.
· Conduct all work activities in a timely and professional manner reflecting best educational practices.
· Support and reinforce Perea’s Core Values: community, empathy, innovation, safety and excellence with our students, parents, community members and colleagues
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree with a strong record of academic achievement and a valid Tennessee Teacher License
· Affinity for the compelling mission of Perea Elementary School
· Personal and professional integrity
How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to careers@pereaelementary.org.
