Galapagos Charter Schools ยท 2 months ago
Middle School Math Instructor
3051 Rotary Rd. Rockford, IL 61109
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expGalapagos Charter is looking for driven educators who believe in the ability of all children to succeed. The Middle School Math Instructor will be responsible for delivering rigorous, individualized instruction aligned with Common Core Standards and ensuring student achievement through targeted lesson planning and assessment.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Maximize time on task by ensuring that all classroom lessons and activities are directly tied to standards
Participate in collaborative curriculum development, frequent professional development, and feedback/coaching meetings
Design and implement targeted daily whole group and small group lesson plans, as well as assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
Be accountable for scholars' mastery of academic standards
Ensure a structured, orderly, and calm classroom environment through the use of Teach Like a Champion, Calm Classroom, and Collaborative and Proactive Problem Solving techniques
Qualification
Required
Drive to stay focused on scholar achievement and growth even when it is difficult
Grit to be solution-focused and keep going until the desired results are achieved
Growth mindset to see failures and setbacks as challenges to learn from and overcome
Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
Bachelor's degree is required
Belief in and alignment with Galapagos' core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable
Preferred
Minimum of one year of teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required
Valid Illinois Certification is helpful but not required
Benefits
Medical and dental benefits
Life insurance
Flex spending plans
Paid vacation time
Matching contributions to the teacher pension fund
Intensive coaching and professional development
A laptop computer
E-mail
High-speed internet access
All necessary supplies
Company
Galapagos Charter Schools
Galapagos Charter Schools operates elementary college prep public charter schools with the mission of preparing scholars to be responsible, productive, college-educated adults who are capable of adapting and prospering in a changing global economy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Boeddeker
Chief Academic Officer
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