About this role
Teachers are responsible for outstanding academic achievement and student character development. Each teacher at Foundation Prep is required to:
Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment that excites and invests students;Motivate students to realize high academic achievements and meet clear behavioral standards;Build classroom community by investing families in children’s academic success and development of the Foundation Prep FIRST values (Focus, Integrity, Respect, Self-discipline, and Teamwork);Utilize data from daily, weekly, and interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention; Design and implement daily activities and lessons that correspond with the curriculum (including teaching letters, numbers, and colors);Hold high-expectations for all students; andExemplify Foundation Prep’s core values in all interactions with students, families and colleagues.Teachers must also :
Collaborate with coach, master teacher, and school team to improve instructional, culture-building, and leadership skills.Attend all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings.Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities.
All teacher's must have:
A Bachelor's degreeAt least 3 years elementary school teaching experience;Strong instructional and classroom management skills;Strong understanding of e4th grae curriculum;High level of personal organization and planning;Demonstrate maturity, strong work ethic, responsiveness to feedback, and a desire to cultivate a joyful professional atmosphere; and An incredible work ethic and a passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture. At Foundation Preparatory, we place a tremendous value on the importance of exceptional teachers. Excellent teachers drive student success, thus classroom teachers are the number one predictor of student achievement. As such, at Foundation Prep, we value and place a tremendous amount of emphasis on recruiting excellent teachers and professionally developing them into exceptional teachers!