MIDDLE SCHOOL INTERDISCIPLINARY TEACHER The Milwaukee Rescue Mission Cross Trainers Academy (CTA) is a K4-12th grade Christian Academy in the heart of Milwaukee serving students and families who are searching for a strong academic learning experience in a gospel-centered environment. As a Choice School CTA is committed to offering a comprehensive student-centered educational experience that serves the whole student. Our express purpose is to provide at-risk children with the opportunity for an excellent Christian-based education that will equip them with academic social emotional and spiritual tools for life.
Cross Trainers Academy is seeking a Middle School Interdisciplinary Teacher. A Cross Trainers Academy teacher is first and foremost a follower of Jesus Christ and believes in every students potential to learn. The Middle School Interdisciplinary Teacher will provide instruction to 6th-8th grade students across core academic subject area disciplines. This role is responsible for developing pathways of learning for all students through the use of differentiated materials team collaboration and parent involvement. This person is innovative teachable and knowledgeable about what motivates a student to grow academically socially and spiritually.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday 7:00am-4:00pm Tuesday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm
LOCATION: North Campus 1530 W Center Street Milwaukee WI. 53206
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide interdisciplinary instruction to 6th-8th grade students with a focus on supporting content instruction across the core academic areas development of student organizational skills and schoolmanship.
- Collaborate with SNSP (Special Education) and Learning Support teachers to provide grade-level instruction to struggling learners.
- Align curriculum with CTA identified academic and WI DPI learning standards
- Provide specialized instruction across grades 6-8 in the specific skill development areas covered in the middle school flex period. Flex is a graded period where a myriad of skills are taught and/or enhanced (ex: career exploration writing math life skills development etc).
- Embody and demonstrate a Christ-like character consistently enforcing school-wide core values with an emphasis on academic development ensuring that students exhibit the same values
- Communicate and collaborate with parents and other staff members to ensure each student s making academic and social progress
- Meet deadlines for all tasks assigned including but not limited to lesson plan submission data reporting and expectations for inputting attendance grades and behavior records in student information system
- Attend and participate in scheduled devotional in-service committees faculty and parent meetings
- Prepare and maintain a neat organized and engaging classroom environment including leading students in the proper care of curriculum materials furniture and property
- Engage students in the learning process and implement effective classroom management practices
- Use technology as needed to fulfill use of the curriculum classroom projection system online gradebook and attendance
- Fill in as needed for additional roles such as lunch recess or dismissal monitors.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelors degree required preferably in a relevant area of study (Education)
- Teacher certification in 6-12 preferred but not initially required (We are a Milwaukee Choice school - candidates have 3 years to complete this. Subject area is flexible for this position)
- A mature Christian with a servants heart who is able to relate well with others in a culturally-diverse population and willing to serve in an urban environment of significant need
- Strong instructional and classroom management skills
- Proven skills in leadership group facilitation communication and data collection
- Patient friendly approachable creative engaging and inspiring
- Ability to work effectively with diverse students and families
- Competent in the following platforms: Word Excel Outlook Gmail Google Drive Google Calendar PowerSchool
- A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian school environment: civil respectful polite and responsive
- Be in agreement with and subscribe to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission Statement of Faith and the Statement of Biblical Convictions
- Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct
- Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test
PREFERRED: - Experience in an urban teaching environment
- Track record of closing the achievement gap making gains greater than 1AYP
EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE: - $48600-$79300 based on experience/credentials
- Excellent Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts with employer match
- Life and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401K with generous employer contribution
- Paid holidays and generous PTO
- Health Club reimbursement
- Education assistance
- Free onsite parking
- Free meal available during shift
The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is a 501 (c)3 charitable non-profit church Christian organization. Milwaukee Rescue Mission has an organizational religious exemption from the prohibitions contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended concerning religious discrimination in employment. We further reserve the right to discriminate or designate certain positions when a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws Milwaukee Rescue Mission does not discriminate in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services.
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