Job Details

Job Title

Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy is seeking dedicated educators to join our team.

Why Kenilworth?

Kenilworth teachers are expected to be professional, positive, and dedicated. We believe being a teacher also means making a difference in a child's life. You will make a difference at Kenilworth! Kenilworth teachers get unlimited support. Their only focus should be on educating their students, not worrying about limited resources. Kenilworth provides teachers with opportunities to grow. Teachers are part of the leadership team and the decision-making process. At Kenilworth, teachers don't teach "blind." They have all the necessary equipment and resources to give effective, data-driven instruction.

Responsibilities

Planning and delivering lessons: This involves creating lesson plans and teaching a variety of subjects, including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Assessing student learning: This includes giving tests and assignments, grading papers, and evaluating student progress over time. Creating a positive and safe learning environment: This involves maintaining a classroom that is conducive to learning, establishing clear expectations and rules, and managing student behavior. Communicating with parents and other stakeholders: This includes holding parent-teacher conferences, keeping parents informed about their child's progress, and working with other teachers, administrators, and support staff to ensure student success. Differentiating instruction: This involves adapting lessons to meet the needs of individual students, including those with special needs. Using technology: This involves incorporating technology into lessons, including the use of computers, tablets, and other digital resources. Supporting student social and emotional development: This involves helping students develop healthy relationships, good communication skills, and a positive sense of self-esteem. Continuing professional development: This involves attending workshops, conferences, and other training opportunities to stay up-to-date with the latest teaching practices and advancements in education. Participating in school-wide activities and initiatives: This may include attending staff meetings, serving on committees, and supporting school-wide programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required. Experience in a K-12 classroom setting strongly preferred. State certification is required (If not certified, a high level of content-area proficiency and eligibility to get certified).

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to navigate web-related applications and technology. Ability to instruct students using a variety of technology applications and platforms. Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.

Benefits

Up to $60K starting salary. Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance – 100% paid. 5% contribution to 403b Retirement Plan. Merit-based pay. Extra compensation for after school, Saturday and summer school.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school
• Public school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70810: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person