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Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Elementary School Teacher K-5
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Date Posted:
6/9/2026
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Location:
District Wide
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Date Available:
08/10/2026
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Closing Date:
08/03/2026
Apprentice Elementary Teacher
Position Purpose
Apprentice Teachers will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction from experienced teachers. Apprentice Teachers co-teach, observe and learn from Master Teachers, provide in-house substitute teaching coverage for teachers, and support teachers with tutoring, grading, and individual or small group student instruction. Depending on school needs and candidate background, Apprentice Teachers may also teach their own class of students, allowing for direct teaching experience within a more limited teaching load under the supervision of the Master Teacher. Apprentice Teachers will have many opportunities to gain the experience and support necessary to develop their teaching skills. By the end of the second semester, Apprentice Teachers will be very strong candidates for a teaching position within GIPS.
Desired Characteristics:
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Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
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Ideal candidates are hard-working, urgent, energetic, and are willing to learn and adapt; Is extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve.
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Is flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability; Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
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A strong candidate will possess strong organizational skills, communication skills, and problem solving skills.
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Able to collaborate with others in order to achieve common goals as a team.
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Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
FLSA Status: Exempt
