Elementary Teaching Position

Elementary Teacher Job Description

Job Overview:

Kuumba Academy Charter School (KACS) is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Elementary Teacher to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a relentless committment to student success using innovative arts-integrated methods to help all students achieve at high-levels.

Responsibilities of Kuumba Academy Teachers Include but Are Not Limited to:

Academic Achievement and Character Development

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment
• Motivate students to achieve high academic and behavioral standards
• Invest students and families in the development of academic success and Kuumba Core values
• Utilize data to drive instruction and intervention
• Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade/subject teams
• Hold all students accountable during transitions, trips, and school events
• All teachers will plan and lead student CREW on a daily basis in order to help students forge positive, productive relationships with self, students and adults. All Crew plans should align with the school-wide Crew curriculum and Habits of Scholarship
• Teachers will provide differentiated instruction to all students to ensure that all students demonstrate 1.5 years growth as measured by NWEA's Maps assessment in order to close the achievement gap for all students
• Teachers will be evaluated using DTGSS

Professional Growth and Development

• Collaborate with instructional coaches, grade level chairs and school team to continuously improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills
• Participate enthusiastically in all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings
• Function as a school-wide partner in helping to raise student achievement and character for all students in the school reinforcing school-wide expectations and volunteering to take on additional actives as needed to improve school culture

Skills and Characteristics

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Team player: maturity, humility, grit, flexibility, follow-through, sense of humor, open to feedback and a "roll-up-my-sleeves" attitude.
• Strong belief in the Kuumba mission and educational model.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter.

Educational Background and Requirements:

• Two years of teaching experience highly preferred with a proven record of high achievement
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Certification within the State of Delaware in elementary education

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and possess the qualifications we seek, we encourage you to apply!