Role OverviewThe Middle Grades Teacher will be responsible for teaching students a variety of fundamental subjects, including social studies, science, language arts, and math, while integrating a research-based Social Emotional Learning curriculum throughout the day. The Teacher will serve as the classroom Instructor and will provide children with a fully-integrated learning day, teach students skills of self-regulation and communication, and engage students in lines of inquiry to enhance their learning.
What You Will Do
The main day-to-day responsibilities of the Middle Grades Teacher include evaluating child’s achievement of the overall grade-level expectations based on the TDOE standards, communicating with parents and students regularly, and modeling emotional regulation for students. The Teacher will also help students develop positive relationships with each other and other people in their lives, teach emotional intelligence in a way that is practical and relevant, and praise students in order to acknowledge their development and achievements.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a strong record of academic achievement, a valid Tennessee Teacher License, and an affinity for the compelling mission of Perea Elementary School. The candidate should also possess personal and professional integrity, and be able to support and reinforce Perea’s Core Values: community, empathy, innovation, safety, and excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a strong record of academic achievement
- Hold a valid Tennessee Teacher License or be permit-eligible
- Affinity for the compelling mission of Perea Elementary School
- Personal and professional integrity
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