FIAN0369685-3014
2026-08-23T00:00:00
2026-12-31T00:00:00
Job Description Overview: 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. Effective Instruction Plan and deliver a program of study that follows the Finn Academy Charter School Curriculum Framework and Instructional Model Unpack standards into appropriate learning targets Incorporate an array of research-based best practice instructional strategies Create a culture of excellence, inquiry, and evidence-seeking for learners Engage all learners and differentiate instruction Design, coordinate, and participate in learning expeditions, field study and demonstrations Ensure that scholars grapple with compelling, complex text and write regularly Formatively and summatively assess scholar learning, and work collaboratively with staff to adjust instruction to help meet individualized learning goals for all scholars Thoughtfully examine scholar work and data to identify learning gaps and analyze patterns to inform individualized, targeted intervention Implement scholars’ IEP’s and/or 504 Plans Implement 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 settings Utilize instruction technology and school resources creatively, proficiently, and responsibly Scholar Motivation Design academically rigorous learning that inspires scholars to think and work in authentic contexts and create products for authentic audiences Enliven the classroom with inquiry, discovery, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration Stoke curiosity Involve scholars in continuous, engaged assessment that enables them to strive with purpose and understanding to improve their learning, understanding, and work products Create a classroom culture that reflects and nurtures leadership, scholarship, reflection, kindness, perseverance, integrity, and aspiration Exemplify Finn Academy’s core values in all interactions with scholars, families, and colleagues Establish classroom norms that reinforce the school character traits and focus on responsibility for learning, compassionate behavior, and positive scholar leadership Endeavor to know all scholars well Ensure all scholars are intellectually engaged and achieve learning targets Curate, exhibit, publish, and create demonstration panels of quality scholar work Celebrate academic success and character development Contribute expertise to community celebrations of learning Responsive to Feedback Function 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 learning Collaborate as a team member in embedded professional development and data team meetings Prioritize scholar achievement, character, and growth as the focus of coaching and data collection Work collaboratively with school leaders to identify areas of focus connected to school improvement priorities, scholar achievement, and personal instructional priorities Review and critique colleagues' plans for rigor, alignment, and relevance; respond in kind Regularly reflect on practice and utilize feedback from school leaders and colleagues to set professional goals and develop action steps to attain them Serve as mentor and example and accept opportunities for expanded leadership linked to strong performance Grow in content knowledge and expand instructional repertoire Mission Alignment Commit to a curriculum and culture that prioritizes and paves the way for college and career readiness at all grade levels and in all subjects Embed core academic skills, such as research skills, analytical and critical thinking, and evidentiary writing in instruction and learning tasks Promote deep learning that supports all scholars in their work to gain the skills necessary for lifelong success Take risks, build collegial trust, strive for wellness, and seek, offer, and accept help Demonstrate integrity Manage time productively and utilize resources respectfully Pursue lifelong learning Honor diversity and seek multiple perspectives Honor all children and families with respectful communication Family/Community Engagement Communicate frequently, honestly, and respectfully Engage technology and social media professionally Invest scholars and families in development of academic success and Finn Academy Core Values Plan accordingly to participate and attend school events Seek input and feedback from scholars and families Collaborate with community partners Honor scholar learning Skills and Characteristics: Ability to build rapport with children, colleagues, and community Articulate, confident, warm professional demeanor Ability to work on both broad-based strategy and everyday details Excellent judgment and discretion Initiative, organization, and follow-through Passion for serving all scholars and for learning Sense of urgency to do whatever it takes to help achieve our mission Team player Curiosity and desire to be a learner Coachability Educational Background and Experience: Provisional or Permanent New York State Teaching Certificate preferred for area of assignment Successful teaching experience preferred Charter school experience desirable
Teacher
Finn Academy
Southern
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