5th & 6th Grade ELA Teacher - 2020-2021 at Lighthouse Academies

Are you an educator seeking a position that provides cutting-edge educational experiences to change kids' lives? If so, Jacksonville Lighthouse -  LCS is the right place for you! We are currently seeking an innovative, energetic and committed English Teachers to join us for the 2020-2021 school year.

Please submit your application or send your resume directly to Bobby Racy, Director of Recruitment & Talent to bobby.racy@arkansas.net for consideration. 

DETAILS:

• Jacksonville LCS is an established K-6th grade school striving to make positive changes in public education in the Jacksonville area.
• We are currently collecting resumes for teaching candidates interested in Middle School ELA Teacher position.
• All licensed teaching candidates interested in a school focused on rigorous academics, restorative practice and arts infusion will be highly considered.

Will you be the next strong addition to our 2020-2021 team of change-agents in the classroom? Find out by applying now!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
• Required state teaching certification/licensure preferred
• Proven track record of raising student achievement scores in an urban environment
• Strong desire to work within an innovative, urban educational program

CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Mission Focused
• Driven towards Excellence
• Results Oriented
• Culturally Proficient
• Collaborative Colleague
• Constant Learner

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
• Knowledge of or experience with Common Core State Standards or Understanding by Design preferred
• Ability to use data to inform instruction and decision-making related to student achievement
• Ability to turn best practices into high quality, goal-driven  results
• Highly effective writing, oral and interpersonal skills to communicate with a varied audience
• Data managements tools, organizational tools, computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook)