Major Functions
Instructional position responsible for the educational leadership of students in a group or class in a primary elementary setting (K-5). The teacher is expected to understand and demonstrate the use of the school’s curriculum, provide instruction that meets the diverse needs of student learners; maintain regular and effective communication with school stakeholders; and ensure a safe and positive learning environment for all students.
Employment Schedule: 10 Months
Education and Experience
Minimum bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience working in a Title I school preferred.
License and Certifications
Possession of or be eligible for a Florida teaching certification for the level and subject areas to be taught.
Reports to: School Principal
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Understands central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) taught and makes the subject matter meaningful to students.
● Develops a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry.
● Engages every student in grade level appropriate learning experiences that promote performance.
● Listens and interacts effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
● Demonstrates respect for students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.
● Models and reinforces self-discipline and responsibility.
● Works effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students’ learning and well-being.
● Provides professional leadership to establish a culture conducive to learning and student diversity, involves students in the development of a mission and goals that support the school’s goals and guide classroom decisions, and uses data for continual improvement.
● Develops and implements a strategic planning system including course, unit, and lesson plans.
● Provides opportunities for students to demonstrate appropriate progress toward graduation expectations: knowledgeable, lifelong learner; responsible individual; effective communicator; problem solver; collaborative team worker, and self-directed learner.
● Provides students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement.
● Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to determine whether students have achieved high standards and modifies instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
● Understands how students learn and provides learning opportunities that support intellectual, social, and personal development of diverse learners.
● Establishes and maintains a safe and secure classroom environment.
● Manages student misconduct promptly and resolves conflict and crises effectively.
● Promotes independent and collaborative work ethic.
● Develops and manages human resources within the classroom by maintaining a professional development plan and engaging in professional development activities, recognizing students and parents for contributions to goal achievement.
● Uses teaching and learning strategies that reflect each student’s culture, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic background.
● Seeks resources necessary to achieve classroom and school goals, such as course materials that match the reading level of students.
● Uses classroom processes that support effective teaching and learning to promote high student achievement, designing lessons to promote all students engaged in learning all the time through such strategies as active learning, hands-on application, and teacher-student and student-student conversations about the learning.
● Uses appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.
● Demonstrates positive classroom results and trends.
Performs other related duties as required.
Salary: Starting at $51,500/year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $51,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- 1st grade
- 2nd grade
- 3rd grade
- 4th grade
- 5th grade
- Kindergarten
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
School subjects:
- ESL
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
School type:
- Charter school
Ability to Relocate:
- West Palm Beach, FL 33407: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person