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| Job Number: | 46358 | |
| District ID: | 595 | |
| District: | Jamaa Learning Center | |
| Job Title: | Early Childhood Teacher (K-2) | |
| Job Vacancy Description: | Early Childhood (B-3) | |
| Description: | Organization Overview The mission of the Jamaa Learning Center is to educate and empower students and families by providing high-quality educational and social services that not only maximize academic achievement but also result in the sustainable growth and development of a strong and healthy community. Jamaa Learning Center is a free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory, full-service community charter public school that is committed to the holistic development of historically under-served children and families, ultimately serving 300+ students in grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Jamaa opened with grades Kindergarten, 3rd, and 6th in August 2011 and will grow to our full K-8th configuration in Fall 2013. Jamaa is founded and operated on the core belief that a key element necessary to holistically develop children with respect to academic achievement as well as positive character, virtue, values, and life skills is a meaningful and longitudinal relationship with an empowered adult. POSITION OVERVIEW Teachers at Jamaa Learning Center must be able to work collaboratively on a team to continue building a solid foundation for the school’s academic program, provide students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill the school’s mission, and create, nurture, and maintain a strong and healthy long-term student-teacher relationship. Qualifications/Preferred Experience • Bachelor Degree in Education, Teaching, or a related field (required) • Missouri Highly-Qualified Teacher (HQT) status (required) • Minimum 2 years teaching experience in an urban setting (highly preferred) If you are an extraordinary educator with demonstrated academic results serving students in an urban area, a strong commitment to innovative instructional practices and an uncommon desire for leading in an entrepreneurial environment, Jamaa Learning Center is looking for you to join our village! Critical Skills/Required Qualities • Demonstrated results achieving significant academic gains with under-served student populations • Demonstrated ability in designing curriculum that is cross-referenced with academic standards • Comprehensive knowledge of data-based decision making processes and demonstrated ability to effectively use school-wide, classroom and student data to drive instructional choices • Demonstrated ability to lead in an entrepreneurial environment • Critical thinker, strong communicator, inspirational and visionary leader, student focused, culturally competent, self-aware, organized and adaptable, constant learner • Strong team-building skills and focus on relationship-building, specifically the importance of the student-teacher relationship critical to the success of multi-year looping • Passion for serving children and transforming urban public education • Demonstrated compassion for and high expectations of ALL students • Belief in the values of Jamaa: Freedom, Achievement, Integrity, Truth, Humility Salary is commensurate with skills, experience, and educational level. A full, competitive benefits package is provided for full-time employment. | |
| Other Information: | Interested candidates should email a cover letter for desired position, along with a resume, a copy of teaching certificate, reference letters and supporting documents to:
Jamaa Learning Center ATTN: Kim Townsend, Head of School 7220 N. Lindbergh Blvd, Suite 13 St. Louis, MO 63042 apply@jamaalearningcenter.org Jamaa Learning Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is the policy of Jamaa to seek and employ the best and most qualified personnel. We strictly prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. | |
| Number of Openings: | 3 | |
| Last Revised/Posted: | 2/14/2013 | |
| Status: | Active | |
| Organization Website: | jamaalearningcenter.org |