Historical Perspectives Teacher

● 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).