WHO WE ARE:
Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF) is a non-profit organization proudly operating seven distinguished STEM-based public charter schools in Anne Arundel (AACPS) and Prince George’s (PGCPS) counties in Maryland since 2005. We are dedicated to providing innovative educational experiences that foster critical thinking, creativity, and a passion for lifelong learning. Our schools are
- Chesapeake Science Point Middle/High in AACPS Hanover, MD (www.mycsp.org)
- CMIT North Elementary in PGCPS Laurel, MD ( https://cmitelementary.org)
- CMIT North Middle in PGCPS Laurel, MD (https://ms.cmitacademy.org)
- CMIT North High in PGCPS Laurel, MD (https://hs.cmitacademy.org)
- CMIT South Elementary in PGCPS Upper Marlboro, MD (https://cmitsouthes.org)
- CMIT South Middle/High in PGCPS Upper Marlboro, MD (https://cmitsouth.org)
- and our newest school - CSP Elementary in AACPS Hanover, MD (https://mycspes.org)
Why Work with Us?
- Innovative STEM Programs: Be part of a team that leads in providing STEM education.
- Dedicated Faculty: Work with passionate educators committed to student success.
- Supportive Community: Engage with a supportive network of parents, students, and community members.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
- Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Employment: Our teachers are county employees and are covered by the Prince George's County Educators' Association negotiated agreement.
WORK CALENDAR: PGCPS teacher work calendar
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides instruction for students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques that meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings and activities. Monitors and evaluates student performance. Develops and implements plans to improve student performance. Maintains required records and follows required procedures and practice.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Holds or is eligible for a Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work with diverse populations;
- Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and materials of instruction in the field of specialization;
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process;
- Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
- Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum;
- Ability to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and human relations skills.
- Able to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as necessary.
- Skill in the development of outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
- Ability to demonstrate techniques necessary to instruct students in the area of assignment
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan
- Plans and prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials
- Establishes learning objectives consistent with an appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development
- Prepares, administers, and corrects evaluations and assessments and records results.
- Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling, and multimedia teaching aids to present subject matter to students
- Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques
- Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
- Counsels pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise
- Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy, and Administrative Regulation
- Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials, and facilities
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board policy, and administrative regulation
- Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives, and methods
- Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research, and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary connections
- Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers
- Performs other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, and climb stairs, which allow for independent mobility throughout the school building/facility, including floor levels, hallways, stairs, and playground areas
- Able to stoop, bend, and move heavy objects
- Ability to observe student behavior, hear students and school public address/alarm systems, and smell smoke or dangerous chemicals
- Crisis intervention may require participating in physical restraints.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $56,700.00 per year
Grade school specialties:
- 1st grade
- 2nd grade
- 3rd grade
- 4th grade
- 5th grade
- Elementary school
Physical setting:
- Charter school
- Public school
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- MSDE professional certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Laurel, MD 20707: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person