3rd Grade Teacher

**About Our Academy** At Dove Academy, we pride ourselves on our successes, and celebrate both individual and school achievements. Dove Academy is committed to building a better future for its students and families that fosters a culture of universal achievement that involves parents, students and staff. This culture is based upon the fundamental belief that each child is capable of meeting high academic standards in reading, language arts, and math, and that the school has the power to make that opportunity a reality. Be a part of a world where everyone soars by applying today! **A successful candidate for this position has:** - An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels. - A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students. - The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and families to build trust and rapport within the school community. - The willingness to be a humble change agent. - Excellent problem-solving skills. **About the role** The primary goal of a teacher is to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential. Teachers strive to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued, motivated, and challenged. They aim to foster a love for learning, encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and provide the necessary guidance and resources for students to succeed. Through effective instruction, personalized support, and meaningful engagement, teachers aim to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in their educational journey. **What you'll do** **CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION** - Accepts responsibility for the achievement of students. - Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and implementation of personal learning plans of students. - Demonstrates effective planning and organization for instruction. - Selects appropriate materials for implementation of the curriculum and adapts materials and methods to the learning styles and abilities of students. - Is creative and adaptive in responding to situations to maintain order and continued learning. - Motivates students to achieve at their highest level of ability and potential through classroom activities, assignments, relationships, participation and feedback; holds high expectations and demonstrates sensitivity to different learning styles. - Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy and the community. - Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating, an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and student and teacher experiences in large and small groups. **CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT** - Works cooperatively with guardians and generates guardians’ confidence. - Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations. - Promotes responsible citizenship through one’s actions as a role model. - Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair and consistent practices, and responsible citizenship. **STUDENT ENROLLMENT & RETENTION** - Shares responsibility for marketing the Academy in the community. **PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP** - Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and the conditions of success. - Uses technology effectively for instruction, record-keeping, communication, and other administrative tasks. - Shares responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for out-of-class activities important to the operation of the Academy. - Conducts himself or herself according to professional and ethical principles. - Continually strives to improve classroom methods, teaching techniques and interpersonal relationships. - Displays personal qualities, which reflect favo…