Navigator teachers are dedicated, passionate professionals who are driven to impact the lives of traditionally underserved students. Teachers are coached weekly to constantly improve their practice, use technology on a daily basis in Navigator’s cutting edge blended educational program, build and promote critical thinking skills, and maintain strong relationships with students in order to deliver an exceptional educational experience.
Instruction & Curriculum
- Rigorous instructional delivery using a variety of methods, including direct whole group, small group circles, 1-on-1 tutoring, and blended technology tools
- Curriculum development and implementation in alignment with Common Core standards
- Fully participate in and contribute to data meetings, release days, and professional development sessions
- Invest in personal professional development by fully participating in weekly coaching and feedback sessions
- Become an expert in subject matter focus (Humanities or STEM)
School Culture
- Manage student behavior according to common Navigator practices
- Collaborate with grade level and subject matter counterparts to increase effectiveness of teaching methods and instructional delivery
- Maintain high expectations for self and students at all times; commit to 100% student engagement
Assessment & Intervention
- Provide daily assessments to students
- Implement immediate interventions in response to daily student assessments
- Analyze data from blended learning platforms to inform classroom instruction and student learning
- Dialogue with students, families, and colleagues about how instructional and behavioral data affects student outcomes