REPORTS TO:                      School Director, The Soulsville Charter School

POSITION:                             The Soulsville Charter School, part-time 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  The Personal Finance teacher has the primary responsibility of teaching Personal Finance to the Class of 2019. Personal Finance is an extrememly important course for seniors to master before they begin their postsecondary pathways and become independent citizens.  

MAJOR KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Effective daily instruction
• Strong communication with students and families regarding student academic performance
• Strong communication with staff and HS Leadership Team 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teach Personal Finance course to small sections of seniors 
2. Partner with the Senior Team to support seniors as they pursue their postsecondary pathways 
3. Partner with the College Counselors to ensure the Personal Finance and Senior Seminar course rotation runs with fidelity 

The ideal candidate will have:

1. A Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, Master’s preferred or related experience.
2. Tennessee teaching licensure.
3. Several years as a classroom teacher and demonstrated success and ability in subject area.
4. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent customer service.
5. Knowledge of current teaching and classroom practices.
6. Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations and statutes.
7. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple complex tasks within a deadline and with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. 
8. Excellent attention to detail and strong follow-through skills for completing projects.
9. A strong sense of protocol, tact, and diplomacy and ability to work well with a variety of people and personalities and a willingness to take and utilize constructive feedback.
10. An understanding of non-profit organizations, events, and especially youth development missions.
11. Enthusiastic self-motivation, the ability to motivate others, and little need for direct supervision.
12. Desire and ability to work with multicultural youth.
13. Ability to work with creative people. 
14. An appreciation of music and various musical styles.
15. A commitment to personal professional growth.
16. Availability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and holidays.
17. Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time; ability to lift boxes weighing up to 25 lbs; ability to stoop and reach; ability to climb stairs.
18. Knowledge of computers and software program (i.e. MS Word, Excel and others) and aptitude and willingness to learn new software programs through hands-on use and self study.
19. Must possess a valid driver’s license and show proof of liability insurance coverage as required by the laws of the State of Tennessee and be willing and able to obtain an F class endorsement or other endorsements as required.
20. Demonstrated ability to function as a “team player.”