OpenSky
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 ResponsibilitiesSupport 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 potentialLead 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 processFlexible 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 actionsMaintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to attendance, behavior, and student achievement dataSet and hold scholars accountable to extremely high academic and school-wide behavioral standardsFacilitate 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 teamMaintain on-task behavior in the classroom by consistently monitoring, complimenting, checking for understanding and refocusing studentsSupport students on educational technology - helping with log in and computer usage, troubleshooting, reinforcing procedures, answering questions and monitoring student activityResponsible for keeping educational technology materials in secured, organized, and good working conditionMonitor students during lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other key transitions throughout the dayAggressively monitor student work during independent work time to identify gaps in understandingRecognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character developmentBuild rapport and meaningful relationships with the scholars, parents, and familiesContinually improve teaching skills by receiving coaching and seeking out professional development opportunitiesReceive 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 membersPerform other duties as requested or requiredCompetencies
Serving Leader
Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functionsCollaborative Relationships
Build rapport and meaningful relationships with scholars, parents, and familiesContinually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunitiesResource 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 actionsAssume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectationsRecognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character developmentAcademic 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 potentialSet measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycleEvaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessmentsQualifications
High School diploma required, having or working toward a Bachelor's Degree preferredExperience working with youth and families in low-income urban communitiesExperience working in a school is a plusProficient with technologyPersonal Qualities
Loves our kids!Passionate about advancing high-quality Christian educationIntegrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to HOPE's mission of Christ, College, and CharacterProactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstaclesStrong relationship building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsCommitment 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 childDriven by a passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent Christian educationOpen 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 ResponsibilitiesSupport 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 potentialLead 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 processFlexible 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 actionsMaintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to attendance, behavior, and student achievement dataSet and hold scholars accountable to extremely high academic and school-wide behavioral standardsFacilitate 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 teamMaintain on-task behavior in the classroom by consistently monitoring, complimenting, checking for understanding and refocusing studentsSupport students on educational technology - helping with log in and computer usage, troubleshooting, reinforcing procedures, answering questions and monitoring student activityResponsible for keeping educational technology materials in secured, organized, and good working conditionMonitor students during lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other key transitions throughout the dayAggressively monitor student work during independent work time to identify gaps in understandingRecognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character developmentBuild rapport and meaningful relationships with the scholars, parents, and familiesContinually improve teaching skills by receiving coaching and seeking out professional development opportunitiesReceive 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 membersPerform other duties as requested or requiredCompetencies
Serving Leader
Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functionsCollaborative Relationships
Build rapport and meaningful relationships with scholars, parents, and familiesContinually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunitiesResource 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 actionsAssume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectationsRecognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character developmentAcademic 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 potentialSet measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycleEvaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessmentsQualifications
High School diploma required, having or working toward a Bachelor's Degree preferredExperience working with youth and families in low-income urban communitiesExperience working in a school is a plusProficient with technologyPersonal Qualities
Loves our kids!Passionate about advancing high-quality Christian educationIntegrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to HOPE's mission of Christ, College, and CharacterProactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstaclesStrong relationship building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsCommitment 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 childDriven by a passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent Christian educationOpen 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.