School Services - School Special Education Teacher
Nashville, TN
iDEAL Hire
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Enrichment Teacher - Music Preferred or Theatre

Primary Purpose: Demonstrate high expectations for scholars, families, and colleagues. The enrichment instructor ensures effective implementation of our enrichment program, creating and implementing engaging, structured lessons for our scholars. We hire smart, driven people willing to work hard to realize our mission and who have the characteristics and experiences necessary to deliver ambitious results for scholars to support their success.

Position Details:

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Pay: Starting at $40/hr
• Hours: May vary - discussed in an interview

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid TN Teaching Certification preferred
• Experience in Music or Theater

Skills & Experience:

• Believe that there is not a more urgent task than providing an outstanding academic and character education to students from urban backgrounds
• Take ownership for the achievement results of their students
• Have a track record of producing dramatic, demonstrable student achievement gains or comparable results in their current field
• Work well within a team of high-performers
• Are goal-driven, analytical problem solvers, and embody a can-do spirit and strong work ethic
• Promote continuous improvement by being open to feedback; are self-reflective and humble
• Dedicated to improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration, reflection, feedback, best practices, and regular assessment
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement ambitious, rigorous curricula, lesson and unit plans, and activities to meet and exceed the standards of our physical education program
• Provide engaging, differentiated, appropriately paced, and rigorous instruction in whole-class, small group, and individual settings
• Establish and maintain a culture of achievement in the classroom; uphold school-wide and class systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times
• Analyze student achievement data collaboratively with colleagues and Head of School to critically and strategically respond to the learning needs of students
• Implement school’s data tracking system and use data to inform instructional development and delivery
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in training, professional development and learning activities
• Work to continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional practices.
• Use feedback to make productive changes in performance
• Complete all administrative requirements by given deadlines
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of standards
• Participate in additional school activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout year.
• Participate in school-related community events, such as recruitment fairs, canvassing events, and fundraiser events as needed throughout the year
• Supports with school-wide operational responsibilities
• Coordinates transportation logistics
• Monitors and oversees the bus transportation process

Work Environment:

• Classroom and school environment, which may include both individual and group instruction.
• May involve working with students in various settings (classroom, therapy rooms, or outdoor spaces).
• Frequent interaction with parents, staff, and administrators.