ELEMENTARY TEACHER

at Kuumba Academy Charter School in Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Job Description

Elementary Teacher Job Description

Job Overview:

Kuumba Academy Charter School (KACS) is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Elementary
Teacher to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a relentless
commitment to student success using innovative arts-integrated methods to help 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!

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
● Hold all students accountable during transitions, trips, and school events
● Teachers will be evaluated using DTGSS
Professional Growth and Development
● Collaborate with instructional coaches, grade level chairs, 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.