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                                                                                                       

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  Implementing literacy and math curricula and activities to meet academic standards
  

  
  


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

  
  


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  Developing daily engaging lesson plans aligned to specific learning objectives
  

  
  


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

  
  


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  Maintaining an organized and efficient classroom
  

  
  


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  Adhering to all BELL and district professional expectations and compliance issues
  

  
  


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

  
  


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  Motivating and holding scholars to high academic and behavioral expectations
  

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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  Being accountable for meeting scholars’ individual academic and instructional needs
  

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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  Compliance with all BELL and/or district professional development requirements
  

  
  

  
   
  

  
  

  
  Qualifications
  

  
  

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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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  Knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and strategies
  

  
  


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

  
  


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  Proven track-record of high achievement in a classroom setting
  

  
  


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

  
  


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  Excellent organizational and communication skills
  

  
  


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  Committed to the goals of the program and approach
  

  
  


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  Love and respect for children
  

  
  


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  Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player
  

  
  


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  Belief and commitment to BELL’s mission and values