Early Elementary School Teacher

• Develop a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment so that all students are invested in their academic excellence, social/emotional growth, and character development, and can fulfill their potential.
• Provide for the physical safety and well-being of students, specifically while on school grounds, and in some circumstances off campus (field trips etc.).
• Evaluate individual student academic progress and achievement through regular and varied assessments.
• Develop student learning objectives and professional practice goals that reflect the needs of your students and your own learning on their behalf.
• Use an effective system for tracking student progress and mastery of curricular objectives for each unit and throughout the school year.
• Maintain frequent communication with parents/caregivers regarding student growth and achievement, including at least two Parent-Teacher Conferences over the course of the year.
• Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of scope/sequence set by the curriculum, state standards and other learning standards.
• Routinely collaborate with colleagues in developing, delivering and reflecting on lesson plans, student centered goals, and instruction in order to recognize growth/achievement and address gaps in growth/achievement accordingly.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to promote learning across all developmental and academic domains.
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students through a variety of differentiation strategies.
• Integrate technology appropriately to support student learning.
• Utilize positive, developmentally appropriate classroom management strategies and demonstrate responses to behaviors that are respectful to the integrity of each child.
• Maintain student records as required by Malaika Early Learning Center.
• Attend school activities/events and serve on event committees.
• Participate in professional development trainings and collaborate with colleagues to integrate best practices for continuous improvement.
• Comply with requirements related to partnerships with contracted services such as First Stage, Wehr Nature Center, and Title 1 Services.
• Assist with student recruitment efforts as requested.
• Other duties as directed by the Site Director.

• At least one year of teaching experience in an urban setting and 2 years teaching experience
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Demonstrated mastery and enthusiasm for content knowledge
• Knowledge of educational curriculum and national standards for early education
• Knowledge of Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
• Knowledge of State licensing regulations

• Valid Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction License, preferred (Early Childhood, birth- age 8, prioritized)

Malaika Early Learning Center