About the Role
When you join Kalexedy Learning Center, a private microschool, as our new Teacher, you’ll help us support families in optimizing the academic experience and journey for their children. You will utilize your teaching experience and desire to improve the academic experience to support a small student group/pod with lessons, assignments, and social/emotional learning, and executive functioning skills. You will also coordinate with internal and external resources to lead and coordinate enrichment experiences. The Teacher will monitor a student’s academic performance, check for understanding, keep students on schedule, and maintain open dialogue with families.
Who You Are
You’re a life-long learner. While you are educated and experienced as a teacher, you are eager to embrace the opportunity to make smart changes. You have ideas about ways to improve and you understand the potential risks. You’re a sponge for information, and are constantly exploring new ideas, opportunities, technologies, and tools. You are a continuous learner and bring that with you everyday.
You have a great read on people. You’re able to tap into the social and emotional temperature of students. You know the value of social/emotional skills and how to develop them. You know how to help students develop self-esteem, optimism, and perseverance. You know the value of these skills in coping with stress, problem solving, and managing peer pressure. You know these skills will help them communicate, get along with others, and be empathetic. You are vested in helping them develop and grow while feeling safe, seen, and included at Kalexedy.
You are authentically you. Be it an impromptu dance party, lying on the rug to play a game, or sharing your favorite silly cat videos, you still know how to bring your inner child to the surface. You know how to engage with students meaningfully and appropriately. You bring your own experiences, passions and interests into the space, making learning more relevant and relatable. You know that being your authentic self will build stronger connections with students, increase trust and credibility, and create an environment where students feel valued and supported.
You are a team player. Each person on our team brings a unique set of skills and experience; together we’re stronger than we could ever be alone. You embrace the opportunity provided by working and learning from others. You know communication, adaptability, and personal accountability are key skills to practice daily,
You have an entrepreneurial spirit. You understand the motivations, needs, challenges, and desires of your market. You embrace innovation, risk-taking, creativity, determination, and a passion for cultivating success around you. You are resourceful, self-motivated, and strive to fulfill your potential. You are willing to face challenges, learn from failure, and adapt to change.
Requirements
An experienced MA classroom teacher in 5th to 12th grade, with a track record of supporting academic success, creating a positive classroom environment, and engaging in student growth.
A continuous learner. You are able to embrace the need to learn and assimilate information as the Center grows and matures. Open to feedback for improving personal growth.
Tech-savvy. Familiarity with Google Suite, MS Office Suite, learning platforms, and common tech used by students.
Time Management. Be organized, prepared, and cognizant of what is needed and when.
Multidimensional interests. Has hobbies, expertise, or skills that extend beyond the classroom.
Honesty and Integrity. Share problems, issues, and concerns promptly. Engage with the team to propose solutions and alternatives.
Flexibility. Kalexedy Learning Center is a start-up. Flexibility and adaptability are essential day to day skills.
Bring a vibrant, friendly, energetic personality.
About the Company
Kalexedy Learning Center is an in-person academic and enrichment center open year-round for grades 5 and up. Resembling a microschool, Kalexedy works with smaller multi-age groups of students. Through our talented staff, we coordinate with each student and family to map out an academic plan that is personalized for the student’s social, emotional, and academic well being. Our staff also play a fundamental role in creating a space where everyone feels safe, welcome, and has fun.
Kalexedy began with the belief that given the right circumstances, all children can be happy and high-achieving. We started with the goal of developing the space and staff to offer this optimized environment. This includes smaller class sizes, mixed-age groupings, personalized academic planning (NOT IEP), and ample personalized attention from licensed and experienced MA teachers. From this came a simple hypothesis — that if we treat learners the way we would want to be treated, good things will happen. That if we align with families we will engender trust, and from that, achieve profound results. It’s that simple.