After School 2017-2018 Academic Teacher (Baltimore)

Join our Team

Our talented and diverse team is comprised of individuals with a variety of backgrounds who share BELL’s mission and who work tirelessly to see it through. We seek qualified, driven, and dedicated Academic Teachers to join our team.

Responsibilities

Implementing literacy and math curricula and activities to meet academic standards

Utilizing formal assessment data to refine and adapt curriculum lessons and inform instructional practices

Developing daily engaging lesson plans aligned to specific learning objectives

Delivering relevant, engaging, and rigorous lessons utilizing a variety of instructional methods

Maintaining an organized and efficient classroom

Adhering to all BELL and district professional expectations and compliance issues

Creating a positive, achievement-oriented, organized and engaging learning environment

Motivating and holding scholars to high academic and behavioral expectations

Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for scholar behavior grounded in positive discipline

Empowering scholars to make positive choices and serving as a role model

Being accountable for meeting scholars’ individual academic and instructional needs

Implementing collaborative and co-teaching instructional strategies with BELL Teaching Assistants

Communicating effectively with scholars, families, BELL staff, and host school staff

Compliance with all BELL and/or district professional development requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred.

Minimum of two years classroom teaching experience in an urban public school with elementary school aged children

Valid state (elementary school literacy and math) teaching certification strongly preferred

Previous and relevant experience in utilizing and implementing data-driven instructional practices

Experience in the use of technology (computer/internet) for assessment and instruction

Knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and strategies

Drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars within their community

Proven track-record of high achievement in a classroom setting

Mastery of and enthusiasm for (elementary school literacy and math) academic standards and instructional rigor

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Committed to the goals of the program and approach

Love and respect for children

Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player

Belief and commitment to BELL’s mission and values