● Create unit plans and lesson plans for and teach U.S. History based on the Students of History curriculum
● Support the Student Services department with providing students with wrap-around services
● Work collaboratively with school leader at staff to establish and maintain a school culture which aligns to Thrival Indy Academy vision and mission
● Submit requests for necessary course materials to be ordered in a timely manner
● Effectively implement purposeful, student-centered, and globally-focused curriculum
● Attend and actively participate in teacher co-planning workshops, professional development activities, and team and staff meetings to improve teaching craft
● Incorporate cultural competence throughout the curricula and learning experiences for students
● Regularly collect, track, measure, and communicate student performance and growth to school leaders, parents and other stakeholders
● Additional duties as assigned by supervisor QUALIFICATIONS Professional Experience
● Highly qualified teacher with an Indiana secondary teaching credential in social studies, preferably historical perspectives and/or government
● Special consideration for ESL certification
● Proven track-record of student achievement with clear, quantifiable student gains, at least 2 years teaching experience within an urban education environment, preferably Indianapolis
● Experience fostering the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students
● Demonstrated ability to utilize both qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision making
● Experience working with diverse populations of students and families
● Willingness to work nonstandard hours (e.g. for Parent Meetings)
● Experience with cultural competence training and/or restorative justice practices strongly preferred Mindsets
● Embodies the mission, vision and values of Thrival Indy Academy
● Committed, in belief and action, to equity, diversity, and public education, with a strong social justice and culturally responsive youth development mindsets
● Committed, in belief and action, to the Thrival Indy Academy educational model (i.e. global education; immersive, real world learning; project-based learning; personalized instruction)
● Understands that all students are talented and capable of high level academic achievement and cognitive growth given the appropriate supports and resources
● Empathetic, thoughtful, respectful, and responsive to both the Indianapolis community and to the international community
● Resourceful in applying unique teaching applications given differing environments and changing circumstances
● A responsive and adaptive team player; unbound by formal titles and willing to roll up sleeves to ensure student (and staff!) needs are met
● Constant learner who actively seeks and implements feedback
● Entrepreneurial mindset- willingness to be flexible and resourceful
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires participation in overnight camping excursion (3 nights).
● Salary ranging from $42,587 to $58,842, based on years of experience and education level
● Room, board, meals, and travel will be provided for overnight excursion
● Health benefits