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Position: Middle School Math Teacher

Kuumba Academy Charter School (KACS) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Math Teacher\ to join our team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a relentless commitment to student\ success using innovative arts-integrated methods to ensure all students achieve at high levels.\ If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, we want to hear from\ you!

About Kuumba Academy Charter School:\ Kuumba Academy Charter School (KACS) is a tuition-free public charter school In partnership with our founding organization, Christina Cultural Arts Center Inc. (CCAC), CCAC and KACS form a unique non-profit public-school partnership committed to educational excellence. Through the innovative union of academics, arts, technology and family engagement, each individuals learning style is nurtured resulting in creative learners who are positive agents of change in the community. KACS is open to all students Kindergarten through 8th grade. Kuumba Academy is dedicated to developing exceptional students with strong\ character who strives for academic and artistic excellence. Kuumba Academy is committed to being the highest performing charter school in the state of Delaware and closing the achievement gap in the city of Wilmington.

Responsibilities of Kuumba Academy Teachers Include but Are Not Limited to:\ Academic Achievement and Character Development

Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment

Motivate students to achieve high academic and behavioral standards

Invest students and families in the development of academic success and Kuumba Core\ values

Utilize data to drive instruction and intervention

Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade/subject teams

Hold all students accountable during transitions, trips, and school events

Teachers will provide differentiated instruction to all students to ensure that all students\ demonstrate 1.5 years growth as measured by NWEAs Maps assessment to close the\ achievement gap for all students

Teachers will be evaluated using DTGSS

Professional Growth and Development

Collaborate with instructional coaches, grade level leads and school team to continuously improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills

Participate enthusiastically in all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings

Function as a school-wide partner in helping to raise student achievement and character for all students in the school reinforcing school-wide expectations and volunteering to take on additional activities as needed to improve school culture

Skills and Characteristics

Strong instructional and classroom management skills.

High level of personal organization and planning.

Team player: maturity, humility, grit, flexibility, follow-through, sense of humor, open to feedback, and a roll-up-my-sleeves attitude.

Strong belief in the Kuumba mission and educational model.

Mastery of and enthusiasm for the subject matter