All Star Academy Hiring for 5th/6th Grade Teacher Job at Issaquah, WA Full Time

We are looking for a qualified Teacher to educate 10-12 year old children in a class of 8 students. You will nurture each child’s talents and interests and help them continue to develop in their strengths while also providing them with tools and support and so they may develop in the areas where they struggle. You must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach at All-Star Academy effectively include: knowledge of best practices of individualized education methods as well as the ability to engage wholeheartedly and earn their trust and attention. Knowledge of educating children who have learning differences and are gifted (2e) is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of our twice exceptional program
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a thoughtfully constructed curriculum
• Supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• Proven experience as an upper elementary or middle school teacher
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and individualized educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR
• BSc/BA in education or relevant field
• Valid licence to practice profession

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $850.00 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Issaquah, WA 98027: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked with 10-12 year olds as an educator before?

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Do you have a valid WA state teaching certificate? (Preferred)

Work Location: One location