About Our Academy

At Bradford Academy, the top priority will always remain the same – the students. Building a safe community allows our staff and families to lean on each other to invest in every child’s educational journey. Our 13-year commitment is a promise to our families to equip each child with the tools and skills needed to walk across the stage at graduation. We are looking for talented and dedicated educators like you to help us see that promise through.

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels. 
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students. 
• A love for building relationships and being on a collaborative team.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

About the role

Supervising the activities of children enrolled in the GSRP program and maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment for the children. This position will support and uphold the mission and vision of the environmental academy.

What you'll do

Curriculum & Instruction:

• Assists the GSRP Teacher in preparing classroom or laboratory for instruction.
• Assists the GSRP Teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean, and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
• Collects and displays suitable materials for bulletin boards and other educational displays.
• Demonstrates understanding and implementation of Bureau of Community and Health Systems' Child Care Licensing Rules.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy, and the community.

Classroom Management:

• Works cooperatively with parents and guardians.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Monitors children for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assists GSRP Teachers with supervision of students during play periods and lunch periods.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Promotes responsible citizenship through actions as a role model.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent practices, respect for individual children, and development of responsible citizenship.

Student Enrollment & Retention:

• Shares responsibility for marketing the GSRP Program, and the Academy, in the community.

Professional Development & Leadership:

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
• Shares responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for out-of-class activities important to the operation of the Academy.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group, and the Academy.

Facilities:

• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for adherence to and monitoring of all licensing regulations and for educating staff on regulations.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet all requirements established by the Bureau of Community and Health Systems.
• Compliance with the Bureau of Community and Health Systems including, but not limited to physical/TB test, CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogen training completion, CPS Child Abuse/Neglect and ICHAT/Fingerprint screening.
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous reference check.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in an educational setting with school-age children.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff, and guardians in a professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

About Choice Schools Associates

Bradford Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, Bradford Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.