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2018-2019 ​​5th Grade Teacher Job Opening


Email all application materials to dr.andi@academyoflit.org by June 4th, 2018 at midnight.

Note to Prospective Teachers:
Completed applications need to be received by June 4th at midnight to be initially considered. First round interviews will take place the week of June 4th. Finalists for the position will be invited to a second teacher panel interview and may be asked to a community event as part of the application process.

Prospective Teachers need to submit the following to complete your application:
  • Cover Letter
  • Current resume or curriculum vitae
  • Scanned copy of your teaching certifications
  • Original lesson plan or unit that demonstrates teaching content and/or language standards in an innovative way
  • Phone and email contact information for three references with knowledge of your teaching abilities

Teacher Requirements:
  • Nevada or National Teacher Certification
  • Track record of community involvement beyond the classroom
  • Experience working with primary-age children
  • Work or volunteer record that demonstrates a passion for teaching
  • Evidence of leadership skills
  • Has worked as a part of a collaborative team
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Strong knowledge of contemporary Children’s Literature
  • Familiarity with developmental instruction and differentiation
  • Familiarity with administering educational assessments, interpreting data, and adjusting instruction based on assessment results
  • Strong communication skills
  • Record of working effectively with all stakeholders, especially parents
  • Strong references who are familiar with your teaching abilities

Teacher Preferences:
  • Masters in Ed. or working toward a M.Ed., Ph.D. program a plus
  • Dual Certification, multiple certifications, or National Board Certification
  • Successful experience teaching
  • Experience teaching in a non-traditional environment
  • Record of developmental instruction or differentiation in teaching
  • Clinical experience in teaching reading or math
  • Knowledge of the Daily Five and Words Their Way approaches
  • Strong knowledge in contemporary multicultural Children’s Literature
  • Bilingual or multi-lingual
  • Experience with data analysis and/or educational research
  • Curriculum development experience
  • Program development experience
  • Understanding of progressive ways to teach academic language and vocabulary as well as content-specific vocabulary
  • Record of successful fundraising for your school or classroom
  • Strong writing and grammar skills

Part-Time Instruction Aide


The Honors Academy of Literature is a unique learning environment throughout the school where reading and writing are valued, authentically practiced, discussed, shared, and encouraged daily.

Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of a teacher, the instructional aide is responsible for providing assistance to instructional programs by assisting the teacher in achieving educational objectives.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
Executes instructional activities with individual students or small groups of students following teacher direction and demonstration; assists in preparation of materials for class, classroom activities, assignments, location of supplementary materials from school library and other resources areas; implements behavior management programs designed by teachers and administrator; monitors student use of instructional equipment; serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the teacher; assists, monitors, and guides the student to attend and participate in activities, and complete tasks; supervise students in unstructured environments such as lunch, and recess; guides independent study, enrichment work, and review material set up and assigned by the teacher; establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, business associates, and general community; work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately; communicate effectively; exercise initiative and make independent decisions to reschedule work to meet deadlines or to effectively handle emergency work; keep student information confidential by adhering to FERPA.

Final candidates will be subject to both federal and state background checks.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma
 
Desired Preferences:
  • Substitute license preferred
  • Strong communication skills, written and oral
  • Experience working with school-age children
 
Benefits:
  • Base pay starting at $10 hr negotiable based on experience

How to Apply:
Submit the following to complete your application:
  • Cover Letter
  • Current resume or curriculum vitae
  Always Accepting Applications for Instructional Aide Position