ELA Teacher

The Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools serves 1600 students from PreK-12 and is a free, open-enrollment public charter school. Over 92% of our students are Latinx. Our school system consists of Guadalupe Centers High School, Guadalupe Centers Middle School, and Guadalupe Centers Elementary School. Our system grew out of Guadalupe Centers’ educational programming. Guadalupe Centers is the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US since 1919. Our roots in our community run deep.  

There are many benefits to working at GCCS with some of them being:

• Student and Families: GCCS teachers strive to form strong relationships with our students and their families. Our organization grew out of Guadalupe Centers, the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US. These community ties are integral to who we are. 

• Staff Autonomy: Teachers at GCCS appreciate having the autonomy to try proven and new approaches in their classroom and are encouraged to innovate. The experience of teachers is valued and they are given space to collaborate and share their best practice. 

• Coaching and Development: Staff at GCCS collaborate with their leaders on their growth and development. GCCS teachers set a professional development goal in collaboration with their coaches, colleagues, and in-district initiatives. All staff are aligned on working on their development for the year.

Additional benefits include, but are not limited to Competitive compensation and benefits, a qualifying relocation stipend upon hire, a bilingual (Spanish) stipend upon hire, and tuition reimbursement. GCCS has also expanded our benefits around well-being and mental health. 

Summary: The English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher works to deepen students’ understanding of the English language through reading, writing, and speaking. 

Reports To: Building Principal

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Maintains discipline in the classroom.
• Takes responsibility for student achievement. 
• Evaluates, records, and reports student progress.
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework.
• Keeps attendance records.
• Confers with students, parents, and school counselors to resolve behavioral and academic problems.
• Uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepares course outlines and objectives according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements. Develop lesson plans.
• Develops and administers assessments.
• Performs advisory duties, such as sponsoring student organizations or clubs, helping students select courses, and counseling students with problems.
• Instruct students, using various teaching methods, such as lectures and demonstrations.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Selects, stores, orders, issues, and inventories classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Attend all meetings with parents and give input concerning the creation of an Individual Education Plan or a 504 Plan
• Ensure implementation of all modifications and accommodations for students with Special Needs (IEP/504)
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement of professional practice, cultural competence, and ability to meet the specific instructional needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of arithmetic.
• Knowledge of the area of teaching and ability to communicate that knowledge.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; different learning styles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations. 
• Committed to working with under-served students.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education.
• Missouri State Certification in Secondary Education. 
• Two to four years of experience working in a classroom setting.
• Experience in an urban school setting is preferred.
• Bilingual ability, English required and Spanish preferred.
• Highly Qualified Status: this status requires the following… 
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Appropriate certification for the course/grade level being taught. 
• Documentation of content expertise in the area being taught. 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

Application Process:  

Please complete an application which may be found at www.guadalupecenters.org/workforgccs/. If a position requires a degree, please upload a copy of transcripts and/or degree certification to your application. Other attachments such as a cover letter or resume can also be uploaded and attached to the application.

Guadalupe Centers, Inc. conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities’ individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.