OpenSky
HOPE Learning Guide
OpenSky, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Principal, the Learning Guide will partner with the teacher in the academic success and character development of all scholars in the assigned classroom and/or grade level. The Learning Guide will have flexibility to provide coverage for short and/or long-term vacancies of teachers and teaching assistants. The Learning Guide will work closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to ensure excellent facilitation which will lead to outstanding educational outcomes.
Essential Responsibilities
Support a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence, character, and faith growth and can fulfill their potential
Lead lesson preparation and internalization (making copies, gathering materials, passing out supplies, etc.). This does not include lesson planning.
Partner with teacher and/or prepared educational resources to achieve the highest outcomes for students and actively engage in the planning process
Flexible to provide coverage for short and/or long-term vacancies of teachers and teaching assistants.
Apply classroom management techniques to invest scholars in their learning and utilize appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to attendance, behavior, and student achievement data
Set and hold scholars accountable to extremely high academic and school-wide behavioral standards
Facilitate virtual or in person lessons, assessments, and our Christian Character Formation lessons.
Support students through one-on-one tutoring or small group instruction, implementing remediation or acceleration with guidance from the teaching team
Maintain on-task behavior in the classroom by consistently monitoring, complimenting, checking for understanding and refocusing students
Support students on educational technology - helping with log in and computer usage, troubleshooting, reinforcing procedures, answering questions and monitoring student activity
Responsible for keeping educational technology materials in secured, organized, and good working condition
Monitor students during lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other key transitions throughout the day
Aggressively monitor student work during independent work time to identify gaps in understanding
Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development
Build rapport and meaningful relationships with the scholars, parents, and families
Continually improve teaching skills by receiving coaching and seeking out professional development opportunities
Receive advanced training on bridge resources, educational tools, classroom and instructional methods.
Provide input to improving the quality of innovation ideas.
Live and act as a biblical role model and HOPE Christian Schools representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community.
Agree to comply with and advance our Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members
Perform other duties as requested or required
Competencies
Serving Leader
Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions
Collaborative Relationships
Build rapport and meaningful relationships with scholars, parents, and families
Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities
Resource Management
Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, textbooks, etc.
Forming Character
Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development
Academic Excellence
Establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle
Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments
Qualifications
High School diploma required, having or working toward a bachelor's degree preferred
Experience working with youth and families in low-income urban communities
Experience working in a school is a plus
Proficient with technology
Personal Qualities
Loves our kids!
Passionate about advancing high-quality Christian education
Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to HOPE's mission of Christ, College, and Character
Proactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstacles
Strong relationship building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Commitment to loving our scholars, an unwavering belief that all children can and must succeed, and a deep passion for sharing the Gospel and developing the character of a serving leader in every child
Driven by a passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent Christian education
Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Under the direction of the Principal, the Learning Guide will partner with the teacher in the academic success and character development of all scholars in the assigned classroom and/or grade level. The Learning Guide will have flexibility to provide coverage for short and/or long-term vacancies of teachers and teaching assistants. The Learning Guide will work closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to ensure excellent facilitation which will lead to outstanding educational outcomes.
Essential Responsibilities
Support a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence, character, and faith growth and can fulfill their potential
Lead lesson preparation and internalization (making copies, gathering materials, passing out supplies, etc.). This does not include lesson planning.
Partner with teacher and/or prepared educational resources to achieve the highest outcomes for students and actively engage in the planning process
Flexible to provide coverage for short and/or long-term vacancies of teachers and teaching assistants.
Apply classroom management techniques to invest scholars in their learning and utilize appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to attendance, behavior, and student achievement data
Set and hold scholars accountable to extremely high academic and school-wide behavioral standards
Facilitate virtual or in person lessons, assessments, and our Christian Character Formation lessons.
Support students through one-on-one tutoring or small group instruction, implementing remediation or acceleration with guidance from the teaching team
Maintain on-task behavior in the classroom by consistently monitoring, complimenting, checking for understanding and refocusing students
Support students on educational technology - helping with log in and computer usage, troubleshooting, reinforcing procedures, answering questions and monitoring student activity
Responsible for keeping educational technology materials in secured, organized, and good working condition
Monitor students during lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other key transitions throughout the day
Aggressively monitor student work during independent work time to identify gaps in understanding
Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development
Build rapport and meaningful relationships with the scholars, parents, and families
Continually improve teaching skills by receiving coaching and seeking out professional development opportunities
Receive advanced training on bridge resources, educational tools, classroom and instructional methods.
Provide input to improving the quality of innovation ideas.
Live and act as a biblical role model and HOPE Christian Schools representative in your life for our scholars, team members and community.
Agree to comply with and advance our Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
Agree to engage in the faith life of our scholars and in collaboration with other team members
Perform other duties as requested or required
Competencies
Serving Leader
Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions
Collaborative Relationships
Build rapport and meaningful relationships with scholars, parents, and families
Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities
Resource Management
Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, textbooks, etc.
Forming Character
Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development
Academic Excellence
Establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle
Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments
Qualifications
High School diploma required, having or working toward a bachelor's degree preferred
Experience working with youth and families in low-income urban communities
Experience working in a school is a plus
Proficient with technology
Personal Qualities
Loves our kids!
Passionate about advancing high-quality Christian education
Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to HOPE's mission of Christ, College, and Character
Proactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstacles
Strong relationship building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Commitment to loving our scholars, an unwavering belief that all children can and must succeed, and a deep passion for sharing the Gospel and developing the character of a serving leader in every child
Driven by a passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent Christian education
Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.