Anser Charter School is actively searching for enthusiastic and committed educators to become valuable members of our team. We are looking for candidates with a robust foundation in elementary education a profound comprehension of the distinctive requirements of each student and a steadfast commitment to cultivating a positive and immersive learning atmosphere.Essential Functions:Individuals applying for this position must believe in high accountability and collaborationBe comfortable with both individual as well as group decisionmakingKnowledgeable in childrens developmental milestones with the ability to foster academic and character growth while developing a cooperative crew.Hold a passion for and knowledge of working with students in a rigorousand inclusive environmentExperience in creating and implementing project and inquirybased instruction aligned with Idaho State StandardsCandidates need to be aware some expectations exist outside of the regular school day and hours (Overnight Adventure trips Exhibition Nights Back to School Picnic Back to School Night Family Information Nights etc..Use of Infinite Campus for student reportingCommunicating respectfully with students colleagues families and community members at all times by modeling practicing and discussing respectful unbiased and effective communication strategiesUpholding supporting and documenting the schoolwide collaboratively determined restorative justicebased discipline policies and being willing to reflect on and take ownership of you own role in student disciplinary actionsMaintaining a growth mindsetExpeditionary Learning (EL Education) Components:Implementation of Core Practices and components of Expeditionary LearningSeeking and providing opportunities for meaningful fieldwork and service opportunities along with the consultation with experts in ExpeditionsCollaboration on planning developing and refine grade level curriculumIncorporating diversity issues and multicultural content into curriculum and instruction throughout the yearCollaborating with appropriate staff to plan for and meet the needs of students with Individual Education Plans. Differentiating instruction and providing accommodations and supports as neededUtilizing a workshop model as the main format for instructional time in order to keep the whole group and lecturestyle lessons to a minimum and student engagement to a maximumRegularly analyze student data to improve instruction ensure equity and use of assessment data to plan for instructionSupporting each student on the creation of a portfolio that is developed through the school year to be presented at Student Led ConferencesDeveloping and revising clear criteria and standards for quality work with students based on Expeditionary Learnings definitions of high quality student workPlanning Exhibitions of student work at least twice per year for our Celebration of Learning to give students an opportunity to share their work with an audience of parents/guardians other students authentic audiences and community members.Planning leading and advising a daily CREW and collaboratively supporting the CREW adventure experienceBe willing to participate in adventure wilderness and service experiences with students and staffHandling of character violations and appropriate discipline in the classroom and the willingness to engage in restorative justice practicesCreating and maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment for students through the modeling practicing and explicit teaching of Ansers character traits: Responsibility Integrity Courage Compassion Discipline RespectShared leadership model includes fulfilling a role on a building leadership teamStriving to do more than you think is possibleQualifications:Candidates must hold or be eligible for an Idaho K8 Teaching Certificate and/or be eligible for a charter school certificateIt is desirable that candidates possess a deep knowledge and understanding of the Common Core State Standards for this grade level.