Job Description:
Position Overview Atlas Elementary is seeking passionate and dedicated elementary school teachers to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering an engaging and inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. At Atlas, we believe in educating the whole child through rigorous academic programming and real-world learning experiences. Teachers will play a vital role in ensuring every student reaches their full potential while contributing to a positive and collaborative school culture.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Instructional Excellence

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons that meet the diverse needs of students.
• Utilize Atlas' curriculum frameworks, such as CKLA and Module Lessons, to support rigorous, interdisciplinary, and hands-on learning experiences.
• Differentiate instruction to ensure all students, including those with IEPs, can access the curriculum and achieve grade-level goals.
• Monitor and assess student progress using formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and guide interventions.
• Incorporate real-world and place-based learning experiences into lessons to make learning meaningful and relevant.

Student Engagement and Whole-Child Development

• Build strong, supportive relationships with students to foster a sense of belonging and engagement in the classroom.
• Implement classroom management strategies aligned with Atlas' Responsive Classroom approach, creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
• Support the social-emotional development of students by teaching SEL skills and modeling positive behavior.
• Actively engage students in collaborative and independent learning opportunities, encouraging critical and creative thinking.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Collaborate with grade-level teammates, assistant teachers, and support staff to ensure consistency and alignment across classrooms.
• Participate in regular data meetings to analyze student performance and design targeted interventions as needed.
• Partner with interventionists, special education teachers, and other support staff to provide a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for students.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives, committees, and professional learning communities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Family and Community Partnerships

• Build strong, trusting relationships with families by maintaining regular, clear, and culturally responsive communication about student progress, classroom activities, and school events.
• Partner with families to support students' academic and social-emotional development, leveraging their input and collaboration.
• Actively participate in family engagement events and conferences to strengthen school-family connections.
• Utilize platforms such as Class Dojo to communicate with families.

Professional Growth and Reflection

• Engage in ongoing professional development, including in-house training sessions, to deepen understanding of curriculum and instructional best practices.
• Participate in coaching cycles with instructional leaders, incorporating feedback to refine teaching practices.
• Reflect on personal teaching effectiveness through student outcomes, self-assessment, and feedback from peers and leaders.
• Stay informed of educational trends, best practices, and research to continuously improve teaching strategies.

Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including attendance, grades, and progress reports, in accordance with school policies.
• Ensure classroom routines and procedures are efficient and align with school-wide expectations.
• Assist with school duties outside of the classroom (e.g., lunch supervision, dismissal, or arrival) as part of the collective responsibility to maintain a safe and supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Valid teaching certification.
• Prior classroom teaching experience, preferably in an elementary setting, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of instructional practices, data-driven decision-making, and SEL strategies.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.