Job Description:

Hope Academy GSO is seeking and elementary school teacher. Hope Academy GSO is an independent, Christ-centered school in Greensboro, North Carolina.  We currently serve youth who are in grades Kindergarten- 8th.Mission of Hope Academy: Through the hope and power of Christ, we partner with families and the community to educate, encourage, and equip our students to transform their futures.  Hours:  Full-time hours are 7:45AM-3:45 PM, Monday-Friday during the school yearHope Academy Teacher Expectations:Spiritualpursues ongoing spiritual growth through the practice of regular spiritual disciplines such as Bible study and prayerconducts morning discipleship time with students and faithfully conveys the basic principles of the Christian life and discipleshipmodels a Christian lifestyle and Christian character to Hope Academy GSO parents, students and co-workersProfessionalseeks opportunities for professional growth including reading, coursework, setting personal goals and participation in professional development opportunitiesupholds policies and procedures set by the leadership team and the StaffPolicy Manualdevelops and actively works on a plan to pursue or maintain credentialsContentdevelops lessons that engage students and embrace Redemptive Education principles (Biblical, Relational, Integrated, Expeditionary and Fun)prepares and executes lessons that are consistent with the Hope Academy GSO curriculumincorporates a variety of learning activities, projects, and resources to engage students utilizes technology appropriately and in meaningful ways in the classroomdemonstrates excellent content knowledge and enthusiasm for the subjects taughtprepares and deploys meaningful homework assignments regularlyuses data to inform lesson plans and individual student interventionssets and communicates high academic expectations of students and implements tools in order to maintain student accountabilityplans, organizes and executes engaging field trips on a regular basiscreate and regularly implement assessments to track student progress and learningupdate and maintain pacing guide spreadsheet weekly to reflect additions or changes to curriculum materials, communicate changes to curriculum facilitator on a regular basisOrganizationgrade all assignments in a timely fashionclassroom and adjoining instructional spaces are well-organized and conducive to learningdaily enters attendance into FACTS during the first block of classweekly updates all homework and participation grades in FACTSsubmits grades and other report card data on timearrives on time and fulfills all student supervisory duties in accordance with school policiesresponds to all requests from the leadership team and office manager in a timely fashionregularly communicates with parents through conferences, phone calls, texts and emails including initiating communication and responding to requests in a timely mannermaintain classroom library by managing student use and requesting purchase of new titlescommunicate with classroom volunteers to set expectations and scheduleClassroom Management and Disciplineengages students with a variety of methods including warm-ups, redirecting, and executing transitions in a way that maximizes student learning timeexercises consistent, firm yet compassionate disciplineutilizes student time well, keeps students engaged and on taskreports all major discipline problems to administration and follows up with proper procedures (contacting parents, completing paperwork)embraces diversity and treats students respectfully and as unique individualsmaintains high expectations of student behavior towards others in the classroomMinimum Qualifications:Eligible to be credentialed within 2 years.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Advanced communication skills (e.g., oral, written).Ability to commit to Hope Academy's Statement of Faith and Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality (i.e., professing Christian, active in a church home, life demonstrates deep walk with Christ, Biblical definition of marriage).Understanding of the unique challenges of teaching in an urban, multicultural school.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in teaching or related area.Three or more years of teaching experience.Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.   Please complete the application and forward Cover Letter and ResumeCV to Josh Mullins at the following email address: