SUMMARY of ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Instruction:

• • Lead engaging, data-driven instruction in ELA.
  • Teach daily student interventions, providing individualized instruction based on student needs.
  • Analyze student data and use it to provide student feedback and set goals
  • Collaborate with other teachers, school leaders, curriculum directors, the English Language Development Director, and the special education team to ensure that instruction meets the needs of each learner.
  • Lead a student advisory at the beginning and end of each school day, and serve as the main point of contact and advocate for students in an advisory of approximately 15 students.
  • Own the success and achievement of all scholars in the school.

Culture:

• • Establish systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful, and welcoming classroom environment focused on learning.
  • Communicate regularly with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress.
  • Provide supervision of students before and after school activities (arrival, dismissal, breakfast, lunch, and break).
  • Participate in family and community events, including twice annual parent conferences and at least one student enrollment event or activity.

Development:

• Attend and participate in weekly staff and grade-level meetings.
• Participate in regular instructional coaching meetings and content-based department meetings.
• Participate in STRIVE Prep’s Summer Training Institute as well as professional development throughout the school year.
• Additional Duties as assigned

Strive Requirements

• We do not require a Colorado Teaching License for our general education teaching positions. However, you do need to possess a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree and achieve Qualified Teacher Status within six weeks of your start date through one of the approved channels outlined by the Colorado Department of Education. (More questions about this? We highly encourage you to connect with the folks at TEACH Colorado! )
• A commitment to the social and emotional well-being of all scholars and the culture of the school.

Nice to Haves

• Speaks Spanish 2+ years of teaching experience
• Knowledgeable about ELA instruction through a culturally responsive and critical pedagogical framework
• Demonstrated success working with scholars from historically marginalized communities

Benefits – TOTAL REWARDS

• Employee retention is a top priority at STRIVE Prep. Therefore we offer competitive compensation and benefits including the following:
• Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by STRIVE Prep.
• Time Off To Refresh: Industry high  6+ weeks of annual vacation/PTO. Hard work is rewarded with ample time to refresh.
• Based on the hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of PTO
• All employees receive 2 floating religious holidays
• All employees receive summer vacation based on work location and position
• Community: Opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth. Join one of our Affinity Groups to build connections with staff across the network who share common identities.
• Career Support: Access to our Talent Team to support the internal movement. We want you to grow your career at STRIVE!
• Family & Well-Being Focus: Parental and medical leave of 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks.
• Mental Health Assistance: We value the wellness of our students and staff. That’s why we offer access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program with Optum.
• Resources and Development For Success: Equipment provided: laptop, Weekly coaching sessions
• Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option.
• For more information, you can view our compensation and benefits FAQ here.