Movement Schools is a rapidly growing network of public charter schools. We exist to love and value students by leading a movement of change in education through academic excellence, character development, and preparation for success in life. We believe in the inherent value and dignity of every child, and build schools where students and staff thrive.
Each Movement School is part of a larger community investment to help children and families thrive. These broader investments include early-childhood education, wellness centers, and after-school care.
At Movement Pre-K, Lead teachers provide developmentally appropriate play-based learning that promotes students’ academic, and social-emotional skills in a joyful and equitable environment. Lead teachers create and maintain a sense of belonging and care for students and their families within their classroom community, and in alignment with the community culture of the school. Lead teachers are responsible for the well-being, safety, and academic and social emotional development of their students with the intention of developing a love of learning in all scholars. High quality instruction paired with relationship building, emotional support, and strong classroom organization skills are essential to this role. All Pre-K lead teacher positions report to Pre-K leadership.
All Pre-K Teachers are paired with an Assistant Teacher or a Co-Teacher. Our co-teaching structure allows for purposeful collaboration, high teacher responsiveness, and differentiated instruction. Each Friday at Movement School and Movement Pre-K is a half-day for students, allowing teachers time for weekly professional development related to content/instructional knowledge, classroom management, and data analysis.
Responsibilities would include:
Instructional Responsiveness & Content Knowledge
- Internalize and teach provided curriculum(s) with fidelity, and differentiate instruction based on student performance data.
- Work collaboratively to develop unit and lesson plans that are standards-based and reflect the individual levels and needs of all students within the classroom.
- Implement curriculum resources effectively.
- Internalize and teach challenging and engaging lessons linked to Common Core and NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.
- Facilitate student assessments with fidelity.
- Track, analyze, and monitor student data, and effectively use this data to guide instruction and intervention.
Collaboration, Culture, and Mindset
- Collaborate with co-teacher/AT in delivering high quality instruction by modeling excellent teaching, implement weekly feedback conversations, assigning tasks, and holding each other accountable to responsibilities.
- Develop and maintain clear and effective communication with your co-teacher, colleagues, and school staff.
- Actively participate in coaching sessions, staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings, and demonstrate a growth mindset and willingness to receive and give feedback.
- Create a responsive and inclusive environment for parents and families with clear lines of communication, including effectively communicating student performance, data, observations and logistical information.
Care of Students & Classroom Culture
- Build a classroom culture that empowers students, affirms their identities, and creates a sense of belonging for all students.
- Implement classroom management and emotional support strategies in alignment with school-wide policies.
- Support character development, social emotional skills, and positive classroom culture.
- Develop authentic relationships with students and families.
- Create and maintain a positive, structured learning environment that invites and excites students as they embrace learning by creating and maintaining predictable classroom routines, and consistent expectations.
- Demonstrate a care of the physical classroom environment through organization systems and tidiness.
Other Information & Requirements
- While students receive instruction from approximately 7:45am to 3pm, Movement Pre-K teachers are on duty in school Monday through Friday from approximately 7:25am to 4pm.
- Perform morning, lunch, coverage support, and afternoon duties as assigned, and in compliance with state regulations.
- Pass a criminal background check including a fingerprint check, and potential drug testing, as required by law.
- Pass a health screening with required TB test, as required by state regulations.
- Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. This could include but not limited to: attending school/program events, open houses, family-teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving families and students as needed. We will communicate them to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.
- Perform logistical duties, as required, relating to student reports and records, attendance reports, and meal reports, etc. and all other duties assigned by the Movement Pre-K leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related content area
- NC Early Childhood Certification/Credential
- Commitment to working with students from diverse communities
- At least one+ years of teaching experience in early childhood education (Pre-K-3rd grade)/licensed child care center.
- Familiarity with ECERS, and G suite/outlook. Comfortable with technology.
- Punctual and reliable, takes initiative, organized, able to effectively communicate and collaborate with others.
- Must be able to lift 35lbs.
Salary and Benefits
Movement Schools offers salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. We also offer a 401K salary match and retirement planning. All staff members receive extensive professional development, and are equipped with a laptop computer and all necessary supplies.
