Upper School 5-8 English Language Arts ELA Teacher

Upper School 58 English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher

StatusFullTimeContract Days10 Months

ClassificationExemptStart DateAugust 1st End Date May 31st

Reports toAssistant Principal and Principal Upper (Middle) School

ABOUT BROOKSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL

Brookside Charter School is a tuitionfree public charter school serving PreK through 8thgrade students in Kansas City Public School (KCPS) boundaries. We focus on rigorous academics leadership skills and the whole child to prepare students for success beyond our doors. Our caring community of welltrained and supported staff members engaged families and supportive community partners empowers students to be leaders of their tomorrow. We are committed to diversity culturally relevant teaching and learning family and community engagement restorative practices and social and emotional learning.

POSITION SUMMARY & PURPOSE

The Upper School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher having both content and instructional expertise will work as a classroom teacher to support student learning. The Upper School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher will focus on developing students knowledge and skill in using the English language. Teach individuals and groups professional learning that will emphasize and assist planning and classroom instruction; assessment of student progress; and advancement of Brookside Charter School mission vision and values.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time as necessitated by business demands.

School Culture

• Embrace and advance the mission and vision of Brookside Charter School to maximize students opportunities to learn grow and succeed.
• Embody and demonstrate maturity integrity professionalism selfimprovement motivation and excellence.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to provide a safe environment for students.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct in a fair and just manner.
• Build and maintain relationships with teachers administrators and students families with an eye toward working cooperatively to help students meet academic and other goals.

Curriculum and Instruction

• Teaches content and skills in English Language Arts literature composition reading journalism to middle school students utilizing a wellbalanced curriculum
• Design and implement lesson plans based on the curriculum and the individual learning needs of a diverse set of students.
• Adapts ELA material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
• Plan instructional activities along with assigned teacher assistants and ensure that appropriate aiding materials are available for the class.
• Monitor students to ensure that their concepts are clear and assist individual students that may have trouble understanding them.
• Observe students and report any learning difficulties or limitations to parents/school administration immediately.
• Evaluates academic progress
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff in assessing and assisting students as needed
• Design lesson presentations and encourage students to take an active part in discussions.
• Be available to students and parents for educationrelated purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms such as participation with graduation Backtoschool carnival parent conferences and school events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

*All requirements listed below are required unless otherwise designated as preferred.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Missouri Teaching Certificate or eligible for certification.

Experience

• Experience teaching in an urban school environment is preferred.
• Experience teaching historically underserved populations (or historically marginalized populations) with a record of positive academic improvement is preferred.

Skills and Traits

• Proficiency in Google Workspace Microsoft Office and/or equivalent software.
• Candidate will be a passionate advocate for Brookside Charters mission and students.
• Candidate will have a deep internal passion for ensuring that students meet and exceed academic standards regardless of socioeconomic status race previous academic performance or other challenges.

• Candidate must be passionate about working towards educational equity and providing an excellent education for all students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position may require sitting standing and walking for intermittent periods as well as moderate dexterity in operating standard office equipment (e.g. computer printer copier).
• This position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision hearing and speaking.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Were committed to providing bestinclass benefits to our teachers and staff. Elements of Brookside Charter Schools benefits package include competitive pay subsidized health insurance dental vision life and disability insurance and paid time off.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY

Brookside Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit hire and promote for all jobs on the basis of merit qualifications skills and competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin marital status religion sex age sexual orientation disability or any other protected status. Brookside Charter School will fully comply with all employmentrelated and other laws. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individuals qualifications as related to the requirement of the position being filled.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Brookside does not sponsor H1B visa candidates who are not eligible to work in the US. Accordingly for your application to be processed you must confirm your eligibility to work in the US.See more about Brookside Charter Schools teaching approach and community on our website.