In this role, you’ll:

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to elementary students.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provides differentiated instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress.
• Identify student needs and collaborate with program manager, teachers, school leaders, and support staff in assessing and helping students overcome challenges.
• Maintain professional competence through educational in service activities provided and through other professional development opportunities.
• Maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned school day.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Engage with students in a friendly and professional manner.
• Know academic standards, grade level, course content, and best instructional practices.
• Respond to student questions in a positive and supportive manner, providing as detailed instructions as needed.
• Work with the students to set and maintain progress goals.
• Submit records related to attendance, student progress, and other UI program requirements on time.
• Support with all assigned duties, including lunch, hallway, bus, and other activities when needed.
• Co-plan with assigned teachers and grade-level teams.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

As a successful applicant, you must have a passion for helping students succeed. Additionally, you will need to have the following:

• Three years of experience leading elementary instruction.
• Eligible for, or in possession of, appropriate Virginia Teaching Certificate (preferred).
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching.
• An understanding and working knowledge of elementary mathematics standard.
• Skills necessary to teach reading in a manner compatible with the curriculum.
• Be local to the area

Education and Work Experience

• Hold a bachelor’s degree (degree in elementary education or liberal arts preferred).

Work Conditions

• Above-average amount of walking, bending, standing stooping, lifting.
• Work involves exposure to normal everyday hazards encountered in a school.
• Work is performed in a classroom and involves no unusual demands.