Teacher - (Gr K-5) - 997488

About the role

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964 and is a not-for-profit, independent university known for academic excellence and innovation. NSU offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans, and more. NSU is committed to the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, maintaining a tobacco-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily subject matter instruction to meet group and individualized student needs as assigned by the Director.
• Records and maintains school, classroom, and students' information such as attendance, student files, referral information, progress reports, lesson plans, curriculum development, etc.
• Attends and participates in departmental/division meetings, planning projects, activities, and school related evening and weekend programs.
• Be responsible for the arrangement and storage of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Observes, reports, and takes immediate action to ensure the prevention and elimination of safety hazards throughout the building and grounds.
• Prepares daily and weekly lesson plans in a manner that is responsive to school's philosophy, and in team or grade level planning.
• Establishes and maintains a positive learning environment that reflects the school's philosophy.
• Refers students, when necessary, following school procedures.
• Communicates with parents and professional staff on a regular basis.
• Be responsible for following curriculum guidelines to include remediating, developing, and enriching computer-based learning experiences.
• Integrates technology into the teaching-learning process.
• Maintains proper discipline and assist students in developing self-discipline and a sense of responsibility.
• Establishes a humanistic, systematic classroom code of conduct.
• Participates in arrival/dismissal, playground, and lunchroom supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Requirements

• Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: None specifically listed.
• Required Certifications/Licensures: Valid State of Florida Certification Certificate.
• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Major (if required: In field or 12 credits in field).
• Required Experience: None.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree. One (1) year of successful experience in teaching.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Florida Certification Certificate.
• Bachelor's Degree Major (if required: In field or 12 credits in field).
• One (1) year of successful experience in teaching.

Skills

• Ability to provide daily subject matter instruction to meet group and individualized student needs.
• Ability to record and maintain school, classroom, and students' information.
• Ability to attend and participate in departmental/division meetings, planning projects, activities, and school related evening and weekend programs.
• Ability to arrange and store materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to observe, report, and take immediate action to ensure the prevention and elimination of safety hazards.
• Ability to prepare daily and weekly lesson plans in a manner that is responsive to school's philosophy, and in team or grade level planning.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment that reflects the school's philosophy.
• Ability to refer students, when necessary, following school procedures.
• Ability to communicate with parents and professional staff on a regular basis.
• Ability to follow curriculum guidelines to include remediating, developing, and enriching computer-based learning experiences.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching-learning process.
• Ability to maintain proper discipline and assist students in developing self-discipline and a sense of responsibility.
• Ability to establish a humanistic, systematic classroom code of conduct.
• Ability to participate in arrival/dismissal, playground, and lunchroom supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Benefits

NSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans, and more.

Pay

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is exempt and pay is annually.

Subject to Grant Funding?

No

Essential Job Functions

• This position is contingent on the availability and continuation of external funding and/or contract.
• Provides daily subject matter instruction to meet group and individualized student needs as assigned by the Director.
• Records and maintains school, classroom, and students' information such as attendance, student files, referral information, progress reports, lesson plans, curriculum development, etc.
• Attends and participates in departmental/division meetings, planning projects, activities, and school related evening and weekend programs.
• Be responsible for the arrangement and storage of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Observes, reports, and takes immediate action to ensure the prevention and elimination of safety hazards throughout the building and grounds.
• Prepares daily and weekly lesson plans in a manner that is responsive to school's philosophy, and in team or grade level planning.
• Establishes and maintains a positive learning environment that reflects the school's philosophy.
• Refers students, when necessary, following school procedures.
• Communicates with parents and professional staff on a regular basis.
• Be responsible for following curriculum guidelines to include remediating, developing, and enriching computer-based learning experiences.
• Integrates technology into the teaching-learning process.
• Maintains proper discipline and assist students in developing self-discipline and a sense of responsibility.
• Establishes a humanistic, systematic classroom code of conduct.
• Participates in arrival/dismissal, playground, and lunchroom supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Background Screening Required?

Yes

Sensitivity Disclaimer

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.