Elementary General Studies Faculty

Responsibilities:

● Support the family-centered environment that Akiva School works to provide.

● Plan and implement quality education and instruction which encourages students to be actively engaged in the learning process, using Akiva School’s general studies curriculum as a guide.

• This includes teaching: reading, writing, language arts, math, social studies and science.

● Teach a Writer’s Workshop model for writing instruction, including one-on-one conferencing with students to improve individual writer’s abilities.

● Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a wide variety of students with different learning styles as well as different areas of strength and weakness.

● Promote a positive classroom environment and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in order to create and maintain a learning environment that ensures high levels of learning for all students.

● Communicate with students, faculty, and families to ensure the highest quality educational experience for our students.

● Assess student performance formally and informally to meet the school's standards and benchmarks and communicate this to the support sta and
Principal.

● When appropriate, the teachers will collaborate to plan integrated and/or interdisciplinary units that support the instructional objectives of both General
Studies and Jewish Studies curriculum at the school.

● Collaborate alongside other faculty members, support sta, and administration to be a part of a thoughtful and dynamic educational team.

● Use assessment and evaluation to guide instructional decisions; maintain accurate, up-to-date records and communicate results to students, parents, and appropriate others in a timely manner with regard to student progress and performance.

● Use a project based learning approach, when appropriate. Use a STEAM model with a focus on the engineering and design process, when appropriate.

● Perform professional duties eciently, manage resources eectively, and meet deadlines set by the school.

● Share in the supervision of duties outside of the classroom, including lunch, recess, and end of the day.

● Attend all faculty meetings, required training, and after-school events.

● Work with our committed and spirited school faculty to continue mapping, developing, and implementing the school’s curricular initiatives.

● Respect and learn about all forms of observance and maintain the open and thoughtful environment to multiple perspectives so coveted by our teachers, families, and students.

Qualifications:

● Undergraduate degree in education or related field required
● MA in education or related field preferred

Applicants of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome to apply. We are looking for someone with a passion for what they do and a commitment to strong communication with teachers, students, and parents. We look forward to meeting and speaking with any qualified candidate. We encourage interested applicants to visit our websites at www.akivanashville.net