First-Year Teacher

The position:

Looking for a First-Year Teacher who wants to stay somewhere for a while. First-year teachers are supported with a mentor, monthly coaching and release time to observe veteran teachers. The work is on site and cannot be done remotely.

Main duties:

• Follow 504 plans and IEP accommodations and attend meetings as the general education teacher.
• Keep accurate attendance records.
• Assess student progress with formative checks, unit tests and benchmark assessments.
• Communicate with parents through conferences, email and the class platform.
• Plan and deliver daily lessons aligned to state standards and the adopted curriculum.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development days and school events.

You'll need:

• 1-2 years of classroom teaching experience preferred; student teaching counts for new graduates.
• Comfortable with Google Workspace, an LMS and a student information system.
• Mandated reporter training completed within the first 30 days.
• Clear fingerprint-based background check.
• Able to stand for long periods and supervise students indoors and outdoors.
• Good communication with families from different backgrounds.

Preferred:

• Experience with Eureka Math, Wit and Wisdom or Amplify.
• Coaching or club sponsorship interest (stipend available)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, plus occasional evening events

What you get:

Starting pay: $52,000 to $66,000 per year, depending on experience and certifications.

• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Annual bonus.
• Professional development budget.
• Referral program.

About the company:

Since 1955, the school has served families in Sioux City and nearby towns. Most classes have 18 to 24 students. Professional development days are built into the calendar.

Applications are reviewed as they come in.

Interview process: a phone call, a meeting with the hiring manager, and a final conversation with the team.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Sawyer Academy.