Elementary School Teacher

Leaders Influencing Freedom & Excellence (LIFE) Academy will implement curriculum and instruction that advances a trauma sensitive learning environment, through culturally relevant and holistic pedagogy, student connectedness, and authentic community partnerships.

Our teachers will deliver the most rigorous, joyful, and socially conscious academic experience for LIFE Academy students. Teachers will ensure students receive culturally relevant instruction while maintaining rigor. The Middle School Teacher position will report directly to the Assistant Principal or designee and works closely with the Chief Academic Officer.

Mission-Alignment

• Embrace the idea that a student's prerequisite knowledge should serve as the foundation for which students learn to navigate the cultures of the world.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Students, the Special Education Coordinator, the School Social Worker/s, and other school staff to maximize the ability of LIFE Academy to support students' academic and socio-emotional development

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to move fluidly with the variability of start-up
• Love of learning
• Commitment to community and Servant Leadership
• Strong content knowledge and teaching skills in the classroom
• Maintain systems to monitor student achievement and implement appropriate interventions
• Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through
• Possesses a multitude of strategies for classroom management
• Functions as a facilitator rather than instructor
• Has a Growth Mindset - able to receive and implement feedback from team
• Strong communication and negotiating skills
• Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed

Other Duties

• Substitute teach
• Cover after-school duty posts
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the Head of School

Minimum Educational Level & Experience Required

• BA/BS in education or related field (preferred)
• Teaching Certification (preferred)

Other Requirements

• Current Alabama Teacher's Certification, Bachelor's Degree or higher with an endorsement in general secondary education preferred, but not required
• HOW TO APPLY: All applicants should complete an application
• SPECIAL NOTE: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law
• SPECIAL NOTE: For employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be prorated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year

Starting Salary: $47,600.00