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Pay: $58,900.00 - $65,000.00 per yearJob description:Job Title: Elementary Teacher (K-5)Status: ExemptDepartment: Orange Crescent SchoolWork Location: Orange Crescent SchoolReport to: Principal/Vice PrincipalJob Summary:Responsible for instructing students in an elementary school from grades K-5. Creates lesson plans, administers praise and constructive criticism, instructs students on subjects such as science, literature, and math, and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program.Duties & Responsibilities:Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities.Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in.Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.Participate in ongoing training sessions.Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year.Maintain grade books.Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.Create projects designed to enhance lectures.Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.Create lesson plans.Utilize various curriculum resources.Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.Develop incentives to keep participants in class.Support students who are not meeting grade-level expectations.Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.Prepare and distribute required reports.Observe and evaluate students' performance.Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures, including Positive Discipline.Attend school and faculty meetings (seminars, conferences, workshops, etc.) as adopted in the school's calendar unless excused by the Principal.Conduct other duties as assigned by the Principal.Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies/Arts, Child Development, or other education-related major.A professional preliminary or clear multiple-subject teaching credential or equivalent.CPR certifiedMaster’s Degree in Education preferred1-2 years of teaching experience preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrates a sincere desire to aid all studentsGood health, high moral character, and good attendance recordEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:OCS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:Paid time offWork Location: In person

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