Descripción del puesto

The Homeroom Teacher fosters a supportive, restorative, and community-centered environment. This role prioritizes relationship-building, proactive communication, and the academic, social, and emotional well-being of each student, while maintaining strong partnerships with families.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and affirming homeroom environment that supports school culture, attendance, behavior expectations, and student engagement.
• Build strong relationships with students through community-building circles, regular check-ins with each advisee, and a consistent adult presence.
• Use restorative practices to build healthy relationships, address reported conflicts or disciplinary situations, support behavioral growth, repair harm, and strengthen classroom and school culture.
• Monitor academic progress and overall well-being, intervening early when concerns arise.
• Serve as the primary liaison between home and school, maintaining consistent communication with families regarding student progress and concerns.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and administrators to coordinate comprehensive support for students.
• Supervise students during advisory periods, assemblies, special events, and other assigned activities.
• Support students in maintaining their lockers and surrounding areas organized.

Requisitos

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Teaching certification and/or relevant teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with English language learners in a diverse classroom setting.
• Strong understanding of language acquisition theories and best practices in English language instruction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and resilience in addressing the unique challenges of teaching English language learners.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Beneficios

What We Offer:

• Enjoy more family time with our early dismissal every Friday, giving you a "long weekend" to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Indulge in delicious meals while saving with our "Eat Well, Pay Less" program.
• Experience a school culture rooted in kindness and gratitude, where every member of our community is valued and supported.
• Take advantage of an employee discount on different restaurants, stores and venues.
• Prioritize your and your family’s health and well-being with access to an affordable family healthcare plan.