Profile of a Colegio Maya Teacher

A Colegio Maya Teacher:

• Actively works to be an accomplished teacher.

• Is up to date regarding curriculum content.

• Supports and participates in curriculum development.

• Uses a variety of teaching methods, techniques and strategies creating an environment that is positive for student learning and involvement.

• Monitors students’ understanding of the curriculum and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments to meet developmental and academic needs of diverse learners.

• Plans effective and varied assessment of student learning and keeps accurate records of student progress.

• Demonstrates competence in using technology.

• Maintains appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect and safety both in and out of the classroom.

• Encourages critical thinking and problem solving through prompts, questioning and application.

• Evaluates, tries innovative approaches, and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.

• Communicates learning goals, high standards, and expectations of quality to students.

• Is knowledgeable of and uses identified core practices (Multiple Intelligences, Talents Unlimited and English as a Second Language in the Mainstream).

• Promotes confidence and perseverance in the student that stimulate increased personal student responsibility for achieving the goals of the curriculum.

• Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals and differentiates for students with special needs.

• Is constructive and cooperative in interactions with parents and receptive to their contributions.

• Is a team player and shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of Colegio Maya.

• Is a reflective and continuous learner.

• Supports and enhances the Colegio Maya Graduate Profile, both in the classroom and in the greater school community.

• Contributes to the school community in at least one formal way beyond the classroom that does not include a stipend including serving on a committee, being a class or club sponsor, etc.

• Takes responsibility for reading and responding in a timely manner to information distributed by the administration including reading the “Daily Bulletin” to students at the beginning of each day; regularly checking and contributing to the web site; completing surveys and supplying other feedback sought by administration and peers; and actively demonstrating an understanding of the school’s policies and procedures outlined in faculty and student handbooks.

• Communicates with colleagues who teach at the same grade level and same content area to explore connections and ensure that there is consistency in the way the curriculum is taught.

• Is constructive and cooperative in interactions with teachers and administrators.

• Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude.

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for subjects taught.

• Actively works to plan class time so as to maximize learning and enjoyment.

• Accommodates teaching practices for ESOL learners by promoting the maintenance of the student’s first language including use of multiple languages when students are engaged in classroom discussions with their peers and learning new academic concepts.