FIAN0350462-0006
2025-08-21T00:00:00
2025-08-11T00:00:00
Job DescriptionOverview:Teachers employed at Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School will be responsible for delivering rigorous instruction. Teachers are expected to focus on three dimensions of learning: scholar mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and quality scholar work. At Finn Academy, effective instructional practices ensure equity and high expectations. Teachers engage scholars with challenging content and know all scholars and their thinking well. Finn Academy teachers effectively foster character through inspirational lessons that develop scholars' perseverance, kindness, and responsibility. Finn Academy teachers work collegially to map skills and content in a standards-aligned school-wide curriculum. They design learning interdisciplinary expeditions, play an integral role in the creation and selection of high-quality, compelling curriculum materials, design projects, work products, and demonstrations of learning. Finn Academy teachers help scholars acquire global skills and knowledge, explore big ideas and essential questions, apply technical skill and develop unique approaches, perform and express, and reflect the Finn Academy culture. Teachers are engaged and respectful team members who commit to best instructional practice and build and sustain meaningful rapport with scholars, families, colleagues, and community partners.Required Competencies:Effective Instruction Lead engaging dance and movement sessions that promote physical wellness, expression, and creativityIntegrate mindfulness practices into daily work with scholarsCreate a safe, inclusive environment for participants of diverse abilities and backgroundsAdapt movement and mindfulness activities to accommodate individual needs or group dynamicsUnpack standards into appropriate learning targetsIncorporate an array of research-based best practice instructional strategiesCreate a culture of excellence, inquiry, and evidence-seeking for learnersEngage all learners and differentiate instructionDesign, coordinate, and participate in learning expeditions, field study and demonstrationsEnsure that scholars grapple with compelling, complex text and write regularlyFormatively and summatively assess scholar learning, and work collaboratively with staff to adjust instruction to help meet individualized learning goals for all scholarsThoughtfully examine scholar work and data to identify learning gaps and analyze patterns to inform individualized, targeted interventionImplement scholars’ IEP’s and/or 504 PlansImplement effective, responsive classroom management that fosters responsibility, and self-discipline, that promotes learning and respect, and that tolerates no disruptions of learning Assure safety in the classroom and in all school settingsUtilize instruction technology and school resources creatively, proficiently, and responsiblyScholar MotivationDesign academically rigorous learning that inspires scholars to think and work in authentic contexts and create products for authentic audiencesEnliven the classroom with inquiry, discovery, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborationStoke curiosityInvolve scholars in continuous, engaged assessment that enables them to strive with purpose and understanding to improve their learning, understanding, and work productsCreate a classroom culture that reflects and nurtures leadership, scholarship, reflection, kindness, perseverance, integrity, and aspirationExemplify Finn Academy’s core values in all interactions with scholars, families, and colleaguesEstablish classroom norms that reinforce the school character traits and focus on responsibility for learning, compassionate behavior, and positive scholar leadershipEndeavor to know all scholars wellEnsure all scholars are intellectually engaged and achieve learning targetsCurate, exhibit, publish, and create demonstration panels of quality scholar work Celebrate academic success and character developmentContribute expertise to community celebrations of learning Responsive to FeedbackFunction fully as a member of a community of learners, working together with colleagues to improve the school's program, share expertise, build knowledge, and model collaborative learningCollaborate as a team member in embedded professional development and data team meetingsPrioritize scholar achievement, character, and growth as the focus of coaching and data collectionWork collaboratively with school leaders to identify areas of focus connected to school improvement priorities, scholar achievement, and personal instructional prioritiesReview and critique colleagues' plans for rigor, alignment, and relevance; respond in kindRegularly reflect on practice and utilize feedback from school leaders and colleagues to set professional goals and develop action steps to attain themServe as mentor and example and accept opportunities for expanded leadership linked to strong performance Grow in content knowledge and expand instructional repertoireMission AlignmentCommit to a curriculum and culture that prioritizes and paves the way for college and career readiness at all grade levels and in all subjectsEmbed core academic skills, such as research skills, analytical and critical thinking, and evidentiary writing in instruction and learning tasksPromote deep learning that supports all scholars in their work to gain the skills necessary for lifelong successTake risks, build collegial trust, strive for wellness, and seek, offer, and accept helpDemonstrate integrityManage time productively and utilize resources respectfullyPursue lifelong learningHonor diversity and seek multiple perspectivesHonor all children and families with respectful communicationFamily/Community EngagementCommunicate frequently, honestly, and respectfullyEngage technology and social media professionallyInvest scholars and families in development of academic success and Finn Academy Core ValuesPlan accordingly to participate and attend school eventsSeek input and feedback from scholars and familiesCollaborate with community partnersHonor scholar learningSkills and Characteristics:Ability to build rapport with children, colleagues, and communityArticulate, confident, warm professional demeanorAbility to work on both broad-based strategy and everyday detailsExcellent judgment and discretionInitiative, organization, and follow-throughPassion for serving all scholars and for learningSense of urgency to do whatever it takes to help achieve our missionTeam playerCuriosity and desire to be a learnerCoachability Educational Background and Experience:Provisional or Permanent New York State Teaching Certificate preferred for area of assignmentSuccessful teaching experience preferredCharter school experience desirable
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