3rd-5th Grade Teachers

Responsibilities

• Developing schedules, lesson plans, and teaching methods that will help students cover the required content and follow the curriculum with skill and fidelity.
• Managing a classroom in such a way as to create an atmosphere characterized by respect.
• Aiding scholars in building foundational habits that cultivate the virtues of courage, honesty and perseverance.
• Contributing to the life of the school through participation in school events.
• Aiding with duties.
• Communicating with parents, regularly and professionally, about student conduct and progress.
• Preparing and delivering lessons that are stimulating and clear.
• Complying with all relevant school policies and state and federal laws and regulations.
• Sets up tests, assignments, and grading students fairly.
• Attending staff and parent meetings, conferences, workshops, and other professional development.
• Ensuring a safe, healthy classroom environment where learning can take place.
• Preparing lesson plans for substitute teachers.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Experience in a classical environment is preferred.
• A valid teaching license or certificate, or willingness to begin pursuing one of the various pathways to certification offered by the state.
• A willingness to work hard and maintain a positive, professional attitude and demeanor.
• A commitment to teamwork, service, leadership and growth.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Possess an understanding of childhood development, together with patience, good humor and professionalism.
• Basic skills with technology.

Benefits

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. The organization is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in all areas of recruitment, selection, placement, training, assignment, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, retention, and promotion. The board commits itself to the policy that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability. All decisions with regard to employment shall be in compliance with applicable state and federal laws. All selected candidates for employment must clear background checks through the Florida Clearinghouse.