PRIDE Prep Team Member
PRIDE Prep Goal
Our goal is to spark the interests and prepare the next generation of leaders: students who
imagine new opportunities, take initiative, and work with others to solve problems.
Apply to Become a PRIDE Prep Team Member
PRIDE Prep invites innovative, highly relational professionals to apply for the 2017-18 school
year. Ideal candidates are individuals with an unyielding belief that all students can learn at high
levels if given the right support and encouragement.
Our team members:
 Actively involve parents as a valued team member and establish excellent working
relationships
 Desire to work with a diverse student body
 Establish positive, supportive relationships with students and value all students
 Act as mentors to students, coaching them to reach personal and academic goals
 Believe that collaboration is an essential component of successful teaching
 Have a strong focus on providing the support necessary for the success of every student
 Implement rigorous project, problem and/or inquiry-based instruction
 Are conscientious, innovative, and reflective, demonstrating the habits of a life -long
learner
 Take part in the design and maintenance of innovative components of school
 Are resilient, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Responsibilities of PRIDE teachers include but are not limited to:
Teachers support efforts to promote and enhance the overall mission by providing services and
support that: alleviate barriers to learning and participation, motivate all students to reach
challenging academic and personal goals, and provide opportunities for students to make
decisions and build leadership capacity. Teachers write integrated lesson plans that incorporate
key standards from all content area. Teachers are responsible for building personalized learning
plans and learning activities, project-based learning experiences, and interest-based exploratory
experiences.
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Outstanding academic achievement and student leadership development
o Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment
that excites and invests students
o Motivate students to succeed and reach their goals
o Build classroom and school community by investing in students and their
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Utilize data from interim assessments and shift instruction and provide
intervention
Design and facilitate small group discussion and instruction
Support Student Success Coaches with small group and individual tutoring
Design individualized learning experiences for every student
Design and implement personalized learning and project-based lessons with
colleagues
Hold all students and colleagues accountable for agreed upon expectations
Exemplify PRIDE’s core values
Professional learning, development and growth
o Collaborate with other teachers and team members to improve instructional,
culture-building and leadership skills
o Attend and engage in all formal and informal professional development, team
planning and data analysis meetings
o Engage in weekly coaching and feedback from colleagues and administration
Skills and Characteristics
 Strong instructional and classroom management skills
 High level of personal organization and planning
 Strong belief in PRIDE Prep’s mission and educational model
 Enthusiasm and passion for subject matter
 Desire to learn with students and colleagues
Educational Background and Work Experience
 One year teaching experience highly preferred
 Bachelor’s degree and ability to obtain WA State Teaching Certification
 Meet requirements of Highly Qualified in content area
 Additional endorsements preferred
 Ability to pass required background checks
How to Apply
Send your resume and letter of interest to [email protected]. For more
information about PRIDE Prep please visit www.prideprepschool.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
PRIDE is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of PRIDE to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all
qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy,
age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification that is protected under applicable local, state or federal
law.