Somerset Academy of Las Vegas- Skye Canyon Campus is looking for an 3rd Grade Teacher to join our team! We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and look to keep our culture alive in the office as well. If you have a passion for working with children and are looking to build a career with an amazing group of people, then we want to hear from you!
Benefits:
Somerset Academy provides excellent benefits to school employees, which include:
- Tuition reimbursement plan for advanced degrees
- Paid Time Off program providing 11 days each year (flexible leave: no division into sick and personal days)
- Performance-based pay and bonus structure
- Teacher retention bonuses for returning teachers
- Carry over or buy back of unused paid time off
- A large group health insurance plan with competitive rates and benefits
- The State of Nevada has no personal income tax.
- Membership in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Valid Nevada teaching license (Elementary)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Possesses the ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check and fingerprinting.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with strong classroom management, engaging lessons, motivating reluctant learners, building confidence in mathematics, CHAMPS, Technology Integration, Parent Communication, Classroom Management, Statewide Assessments (SBAC, MAP, Science CRT), MTSS, Data Analysis, Kagan Strategies, Differentiated Instruction, conducting small group Tier 3 instruction, etc.
- A passion for working with children
- An ability to build rapport with students
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High energy and a love for interacting with students
- CDA or other teaching certification preferred
Responsibilities:
- Implement lesson plans and lesson strategies as it pertains to the classroom
- Maintain classroom safety and cleanliness
- Create an open-door policy for students and parents/caregivers
- Develop a professional relationship with parents, caregivers, and students
- Communicate effectively with the classroom teachers, students, and school administrators
- Participate in staff meetings and training sessions
- Demonstrates proficiency in technology integration
- Familiarity with Infinite Campus
- Experience working with educational technology platforms such as Google Drive, Edmodo, Seesaw, etc
- Demonstrates high-quality, positive classroom management
- Inspires trust and models high standards of integrity
- Is a “team player” who inspires others by example
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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License/Certification:
- Nevada Teaching License (Required)
Work Location: In person