7/8 Grade ELA Teacher

Woodlands is seeking an innovative, collaborative and self-directed individual for the position of a 7/8 grade school teacher for a multi-age classroom for our organization.  The position focuses on ELA. The successful candidate must be able to provide instruction for the students individually and in groups using a variety of instructional methods such as lecture, discussions and demonstrations.  The candidate must adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the needs of all students in a fair and equitable manner.  The candidate must integrate culturally responsive practices into their classroom.

Woodlands School, Inc. offers an innovative educational program of excellence for the whole child in a diverse environment that prepares the child for lifelong learning in a rapidly changing world. The Woodlands Way is a character-based education approach that helps students recognize and develop positive values. 

Started in 1936, Woodlands School is a public charter school through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Woodlands utilizes a multi-age classroom model that incorporates SEL and character education into daily instruction.  Content area instruction is standards aligned, rigorous, and provides opportunities for project based learning and real world connections.  

Overall Teaching Position Details

Maintains a growth mindset toward student learning, teaching practice, and personal/collective professional development.

Contributes to student learning, growth, and advancement.

Demonstrates academic competence in subject area(s), and displays an inclination for developing integrated and interdisciplinary work across the curriculum.

Utilizes data and formative/summative assessments to be responsive to learner needs. 

Collaborates effectively with a variety of stakeholder groups within the organization and with external partners to increase student performance and contribute to advancing the teaching and learning craft.

Looks beyond the walls of the classroom and demonstrates global competence and how their work will expand the impact of students’ work to their families and local and global communities.

Recognizes the relationship between social-emotional learning and academic performance, and aspires toward developing and teaching the whole child.

Works collaboratively with their unit team, teaching assistant, administration, and other staff. 

Builds a partnership with the parents of their students

Embraces professional growth and learning

Takes ownership of student learning in their classroom

Is timely and professional in the various responsibilities of the position.

Position Requirements: 

Bachelor Degree in Education

Licensure: Teaching license from WI DPI

Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals.

Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines; manage small and large groups of students in a classroom environment; and communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive.

Knowledge of educational software.

Additional Application Requirements

Resume 

Cover Letter 

2 Letters of Recommendation 

Three references

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Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience and related qualifications. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-term, Long-term Disability insurance coverage is available through the organization. Retirement 403b plan available with employer match program.

Reports to: School Principal 

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required: 

To talk or hear. 

The employee is frequently required to stand. 

The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.