About Us:

PURE Academy is a college-preparatory private boarding school, which provides a personalized learning environment. PURE aligns state standards with an interdisciplinary project-based curriculum. Teachers of PURE strive to provide students with personal meaning in their studies by making connections to real- world concepts in all disciplines. Academics, social-emotional learning, and athletics are interwoven in a collaborative approach to give each student the necessary tools to become a successful college student, and productive member of our community.

PURE Academy teachers implement curriculum and instruction that advances a trauma sensitive learning environment, through culturally relevant and holistic pedagogy, student connectedness, and authentic community partnerships.

All teachers report directly to the PURE Academy Principal, and work closely with the school CEO.

Salary Range: $-$ /hour

Anticipated Start Date: August 5

MISSION-ALIGNMENT:

Which students learn to navigate the cultures of the world.

Collaborate with other teachers, athletic coaches, extracurricular activity providers, and other emotional development. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Able to move fluidly with the variability of a small school environment

Exemplify a love of learning

Demonstrate a commitment to community and servant leadership

Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through

Exhibit a Growth Mindset – able to receive and implement feedback

Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships

Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment

Flexible and able to work autonomously, as well as take direction as needed ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate in a strong team environment to: Establish and maintain an engaging high school learning environment conducive to student success Communicate knowledge in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner, using a variety of instructional methodologies, curriculum resources, and materials Examine student assessment data to guide and improve instruction Integrate literacy strategies into the instructional framework

Differentiate instruction to reach all learners

Plan, organize, and deliver appropriate lessons for assigned area(s) of responsibility, and submit lesson plans to the Principal on an as requested basis

Collaborate with coworkers on planning, professional development, standards-based curriculum, and common assessment design to contribute to the continuous improvement of instruction at the school parents, fellow teachers, and staff to facilitate future instruction

Identify special needs of students and seek additional support, as needed

Maintain and submit necessary records, progress reports, and grade reports

Participate in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and other school sponsored activities

Participate in summer programming which may include direct service to incoming and returning

PURE youth and curriculum work with colleagues

Assist in general building supervision and discipline of students outside of the classroom OTHER DUTIES:

Substitute teach

Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the Principal/CEO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors’ degree in related field is required

Master’s in related field and/or prior teaching experience are highly desired.

Active endorsement in the grade/subject taught with valid Certificate (grades 7-) is required

Experience working with urban population is a plus OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Background check *Interested Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and two references to: