Peak to Peak Charter School

Elementary Teacher

All employees and volunteers at Peak to Peak work together to fulfill the Peak to Peak Mission Statement. The thoughts reflected in this description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountabilities for this position. However, Peak to Peak expects to employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions, creating both a fulfilling career environment and very successful outcomes for our students. Values we hold high are: trustworthiness, honesty, diligence, open communication, fairness, and politeness, and we expect to see them evidenced in our staff, parents, and students.

Role Definition:

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for the education of each pupil in his or her charge and for working with students, parents, other teachers and staff toward achieving the goals set forth in the Peak to Peak Mission Statement. The Elementary Teacher reports to the Principal of the Elementary program and is evaluated by the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for conducting an organized and professional classroom

· Develops and implements curriculum, communicates the curriculum in a syllabus, and completes it in the given timeframe, according to curriculum guidelines specified by Peak to Peak

· Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with Peak to Peak’s Mission Statement, including understanding, modeling and fostering independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning. Shows empathy and understanding of students. Shares ideas and observations with students and parents.

2. Develops with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity

· Assesses student performance frequently and objectively

· Facilitates resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents

· Holds parent/student/teacher conferences in a manner consistent with Peak to Peak’s Community Handbook

· Encourages parents to contribute to the classroom as volunteers

3. Continues intellectual and professional development and pursues further education in primary academic discipline

4. May provide leadership to select extracurricular school activities, act as the teacher liaison to select committees, and/or participate in the open enrollment process

5. Follows policies established by the Peak to Peak Board of Directors, and district and State mandated school guidelines, except where Peak to Peak has received waivers

Credentials/Experience and Abilities Required:

· Teaching experience in a public or private setting; although a teacher’s certificate is not required, Peak to Peak expects that teachers without a certificate will work toward an alternative certificate over time

· B.A. or B.S. required

· Demonstrated experience working with challenge groups in a student-centered environment within the classroom, including using assessments to place students, curriculum compacting, flexible pacing, flexible instruction, grouping and regrouping, acceleration, enrichment, and independent study to meet student needs

· Demonstrated experience in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery

· Demonstrated experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach

· Expert-level written and oral communication skills

· Knowledge of and commitment to Core Knowledge curriculum

· Knowledge of and commitment to Character Education

· Demonstrated initiative and skills in the following areas:  relationship and community building, educational leadership, communication, conflict resolution, creativity, problem solving, decision making and time management

· Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment