Job Details

Platinum Teachers at Summit Academy must:

• believe all scholars — regardless of academic or socio-economic background — will achieve at the highest levels
• be willing to go above and beyond for the success of all scholars – both academic and behavioral
• possess strong content area knowledge and classroom management skills
• desire to teach in our extended day and year schedule
• contribute to a relentless and dedicated team of outstanding professionals
• have a passion for urban education and goes above and beyond the call of duty
• ensure mastery through creative approaches and differentiated instruction
• use knowledge of content area and multiple strands of data to create and implement a rigorous, standards-based curriculum
• foster a safe, challenging, comfortable, and positive environment
• be constantly reflective of oneself and others in a relentless pursuit of excellence
• hold themselves and others accountable by giving and being receptive to feedback
• collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure success of all scholars

Responsibilities

• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards;
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for scholar behavior;
• Be accountable for scholars’ mastery of academic standards;
• Communicate effectively with scholars, families, and colleagues; and
• Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.

Qualifications

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars in and out of the classroom;
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom;
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects;
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred; and
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
• Valid State Certification is helpful but not required.
• Belief in and alignment with SACS core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.