4th Grade Math/Science

Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School

The Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and serves students grades kindergarten through 8th who are eligible to attend schools in the Shelby County Schools district. GTW’s academic focus is  Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (“STEM”) which is delivered through a fully integrated Project-Based Learning (“PBL”) environment. Students are engaged and learn through hands-on, interdisciplinary projects that address real-world problems and challenges, transforming students from passive receivers of information into enthusiastic learners, thinkers, and problem-solvers who assume greater responsibility for their learning. Emphasis is placed on the principle that all students will graduate as collaborative, informed, resourceful, and reflective individuals who are high school-ready, college-bound, career-prepared, and community-minded.

Job Description:

• Teachers design weekly lessons plans, develop standards-based assessments, analyze assessment data, and create intervention plans to meet our 21st Century Learners’ needs. In addition, GTW teachers integrate technology effectively in the classrooms, and implement project-based learning. Responsibilities include:
  1. Creating lesson plans
  2. Teaching 21st Century Learners a common core based curriculum
  3. Integrating technology into lessons and plans
  4. Motivating scholars towards achievement
  5. Meeting with parents regarding performance and conduct
  6. Developing 21st Century Learner improvement plans
  7. Working with special educators in a co-teaching model for students with IEP plans
  8. Work planning with school and community teams
  9. Attending required professional development training
  10. Create and review student assessments

Qualifications:

• Hold a current TN teaching license in appropriate subject area.
• Have bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Has a proven track record of academic success as evident in TVAAS, state assessments, and valued data.
• Hold the belief that all students can learn at high academic levels.
• Uses digital content, technology integration, and project-based learning in a highly efficient manner.
• Secured undergraduate and/or graduate majors aligned to subject area certification.
• Have the ability to work in an extended day environment.
• Has the ability to teach in an inclusion environment with a co-teacher.
• Working knowledge of or ability to learn the Windows platform preferred.
• Offers proven track record in the implementation of blended learning.
• Good communication and written English skills required.
• A team player with strong inter-personal skills.

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance. Paid time off, Vision insurance

Requirements: Mathematics and Science: 2 years experience
Required license or certification: Valid Teacher’s Certification
Required education: Bachelor’s Degree

To apply send your resume to humanresources@gtwacademy.com