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Note: We are accepting applications for both the current and next school year.
LEGACY EARLY COLLEGE OVERVIEW
Legacy Early College is a K4-12 public charter school that originated through the vision of businessman William Brown in 2010 with an unwavering focus on “To and Through College” at every grade level. Legacy’s model combines academics, nutrition, physical fitness and mental health. In addition to our college driven academic standards, meals are made on site, scholars participate in PE everyday and Social-Emotional Literacy is integrated in the culture and curriculum. We currently occupy the site of the historic Parker High School and the former Greenville County Fine Arts Center. For more information about Parker High and its history, visit the alumni-sponsored Parker High website, or read more on Our Upstate Ancestry.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Legacy Early College (“Legacy”) seeks an exceptional elementary school music teacher for our K5 – 4th grade scholars. Reporting to the Principal, this teacher is responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction in their content areas that produce unmatched results and student understanding.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties
- Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Prepare lessons that reflect best practices and accommodations for individual differences of students
- Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
- Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to the students
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with best practices, specific content knowledge, the physical limitations of the space provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the school’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
- Assess student learning, through observations, authentic performance, and more formal methods, in an ongoing manner, providing frequent student feedback, information to parents and written progress reports
- Utilize diagnostic assessment tools to identify learning strengths and needs of every student, on a regular basis, for the purpose of intervention and/or acceleration toward academic and leadership standards
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions to assure safety in the classroom and the school for all students
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, school policy, and administrative regulations
- Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
- Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
- Plan and supervise a purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s), teaching fellow(s), and co-teachers(s), while coaching and supporting their professional growth
- Maintain and improve professional competence
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, required
- Valid South Carolina teaching certification or willingness to pursue state certification, preferred
- A minimum of 2 years of successful lead teaching experience in an underserved community, preferred
- Dedication to helping children grow and learn
- Relentless focus on results and a commitment to teamwork
- Experience working with English Language Learners, preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred
Work Schedule
Teachers will operate on the Legacy Early College academic calendar, on the 195-day (10 month school year) schedule. A typical week during normal school hours is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Breaks include: Thanksgiving (1 week), Winter (2 weeks), Spring (1 week) and Summer off.
Compensation Package
- Competitive salaries based on education and experience.
- State PEBA Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Vanguard 401k: You Invest 6% + We Match 8% = 14%
- Accrue personal days: up to 10 days per school year
- On-site Fitness Center
Physical Demands
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Long periods of standing and sitting and have the ability to lift items up to 25lbs. is required.
- Requires normal/corrected vision and hearing.
- Position will require travel.
- Periodic participation in activities to support Legacy Early College is required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Position will have periods of extended work week hours, which is required to support both the ongoing development of the region and the delivery of high-quality education for all students.
General Sign-off
The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies. Duties may be changed at the discretion of Legacy Early College at any time.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Legacy Early College is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. Legacy Early College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
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