Lead Teacher, Grades 4-8 (2020-21 School Year)

East End Prep

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Job Summary

East End Prep is looking for 4^th – 8^th grade specialized content teachers with exceptionally high expectations for their students combined with a “whatever it takes” attitude toward meeting those expectations.  East End Prep 4^th – 8^th grade structure consists of four specialized classes each taught by a content expert teacher- English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science.  Located in the heart of East Nashville, East End Prep is empowering elementary and middle school students with the foundation necessary to excel in middle school, high school, and eventually college completion.   At East End Prep, we are built on the firm belief that great teachers given the right environment to perform on a high level and “work their magic” in the classroom is the key to overall student and school success.

Joining the faculty of East End Prep in 2020, nine years after opening, is a chance to help continue to build a top-performing school entrenched in a relentless commitment to excellence.  Joining the team during the 4^th – 8^th grade years provide a unique opportunity to help build and shape the vision of excellence for the middle school years.  You will be part of the entire team of stellar educators building a top performing K-8 school.

SUMMARY:  Utilize student data, family relationships, research, and school/community resources to plan and facilitate high quality instruction and character development focused on results. Establish strong relationships with family and community, working together to ensure students success.  Maintain and carry out the belief that all students can and will achieve at high levels.

Job Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implement high-quality lessons and classroom instruction with a focus on student achievement.
• Create a classroom climate of high expectations that is positive, safe, healthy, and conducive to learning, communication, collaboration, and mutual respect.  Support and help create that same climate in the overall school setting. 
• Communicate with families via home visits, phone calls, and conferences.
• Use current student data to drive instruction, planning, and decision making.
• Work collaboratively with all EEP staff members to ensure students achieve at high levels.
• Develop processes that encourage student self-assessment and self-monitoring.
• Document, analyze, and summarize student progress, based on both formal and informal assessment measures, in order to communicate with students, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Utilize technology to maintain student data and enhance student learning.
• Demonstrate a relentless commitment to ensuring all students succeed at the highest levels.

Qualifications

CERTIFICATES and LICENSES

Tennessee Teacher Certification

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Apply online at www.marthaobryan.org/careers

Please note in your cover letter which grade level(s) and specialized content(s) you are interested in teaching.

Details

• Date Posted: February 28, 2020
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Educator
• Service Area: Education