PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH TEACHER - 2024/2025 (TENURE TRACK)
The mission of Unity Charter School is to teach the importance of protecting and improving the environment by educating our students on the principles of sustainability, ecology, and diversity in a way that celebrates and honors this planet and all its inhabitants. Unity Charter School exemplifies academic excellence, combining a progressive education, academic rigor, and experiential learning, while infusing environmental sustainability throughout the school culture.
Qualifications/Duties
Responsible for instructing students in an elementary school from grades K-8. Creates lesson plans, administers praise and constructive criticism, instructs students on subjects such as science, literature, and math, and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program. Willing to learn about Positive Discipline approach to discipline.
--Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
--Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities
--Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in.
--Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
--Participate in ongoing training sessions.
--Create lesson plans and modify them accordingly throughout the year.
--Maintain grade books.
--Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
--Write grant proposals to gain funding for further research.
--Create projects designed to enhance lectures.
--Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
--Utilize various curriculum resources.
--Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
--Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
Education
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment
Benefits
The position includes health, dental, vision, disability benefits and participation in the State retirement plans. Be part of an incredible team at one of the most innovative schools in the state.
Experience
Successful prior teaching experience preferred.
Benefits*
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Cost
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Cigna
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Employee paid negotiated premium
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MetLife Dental
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School pays the entire premium
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Metlife Vision
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School pays the entire premium
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Lincoln Financial Long-Term Disability
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School pays the entire premium
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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Voluntary Employee Contributions
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Dependent Care Account (DCA)
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Voluntary Employee Contributions
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403(B)
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Voluntary Employee Contribution
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Good Attendance Recognition Program
Attendance
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Award
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Perfect Attendance
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$1,000
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1 day off
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$750
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4 or less
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$500
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Since 2015 over 3% raise.
Unity offers a merit system that allows teachers to earn up to 5% per year.
*All benefits are subject to board approval. Past approval does not constitute future obligation/coverage.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Unity Charter School, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our students, and our community. Unity Charter School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.