Job Information
Athlos Academy 2024-2025 K-3 Elementary Teacher - AASC in St. Cloud, Minnesota
Seeking passionate educators to be a part of Athlos St. Cloud's transformative teaching experience. Shape futures with us!
Job Title: Elementary Teacher
Organization: Athlos Academy
Location: S t. Cloud
Reports To: Executive Director / Assistant Principal
Hiring Status: At-Will
FLSA Status: Exempt
FTE : 1.0
Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:45 am – 3:15 pm
Reporting Days: 176, 10 months
Compensation: Salary
Starting Pay: $44,290-$72,718; DOE.
Start Date: August 19, 2024
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education: Bachelor's degree or enrollment in a teaching program
Experience: Classroom experience preferred
Certification: Valid local state teaching certificate in assigned content area or willingness to obtain certification
Background: Clear FBI background check
Language: Strong verbal and writing skills in English
Mission
The mission of Athlos Academy of St. Cloud is to provide high quality educational opportunities for the whole child built on the three foundational pillars of Prepared Mind (https://athlosstcloud.org/academics/prepared-mind-pillar/) , Healthy Body (https://athlosstcloud.org/academics/healthy-body-pillar/) , and Performance Character (https://athlosstcloud.org/academics/performance-character-pillar/) .
Job Duties
Classroom Instruction
Instruct students in grades Kindergarten – 6th grade in a self-contained classroom environment teaching all general education subjects.
Creates a classroom environment that cultivates learning, engages the interests of the students, and allows them to perform at their very best.
Utilizes academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments aligned to Athlos’ 3 foundational pillars of a Prepared Mind (https://www.athlosjp.org/academics/prepared-mind-pillar/) , Healthy Body (https://www.athlosjp.org/academics/healthy-body-pillar/) , and Performance Character (https://www.athlosjp.org/academics/performance-character-pillar/) .
Plans, prepares, and delivers instruction that engages students and ensures student growth and achievement in accordance with grade level standards.
Uses data to inform instructional decisions including summative and interim assessments and daily formative assessments.
Differentiates instruction based on individual needs, learning style, and abilities.
Classroom and School Culture
Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the c lassroom.
Consistently implements school-wide management policies .
Creates a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems, and procedures .
Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times .
Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members .
Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members .
Communication
Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community.
Communicates student progress with parent/guardians regularly.
Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.
Professionalism
Models the Athlos culture.
Implements school policies.
Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events.
Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development including professional learning communities.
Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets.
Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more .
Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.
H onors schedules and deadlines.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as: Zoom or Teams.
Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage the entire classroom.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom.
Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs.
Must be able to see in close range and far range.
Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds.
Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.
Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.
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