Elementary Teacher - Lower Grades - Kid's Community College School - $47,500 - $57,500

HireUp Talent is partnering with our client in the Riverview area for an Elementary School Teacher positions.

Under the supervision of the Campus Director, the associate will develop, teach and instruct pupils in appropriate academic subject matter, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; will cooperatively plan at the grade and faculty Team level develop; will assist pupils in areas of personal and individual development; will support and encourage creativity and enrichment of pupils; and to do other related functions as required.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Planning

• Teach and instruct in alignment with curriculum framework, under the direction of the administrative team.
• Develop lesson plans with grade level teammates that allow and ensure attainment of Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards or Common Core Standards - on grade level and beyond.
• Utilize knowledge of students’ learning modalities to create educational experiences that will engage and enhance student learning.
• Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance student educational opportunities.
• Incorporate thematic units as developed school/organizational-wide.
• Coordinate lesson plans with other professors to maximize possibilities for teaching similar topics in the same general timeframe, thus reinforcing knowledge on interdisciplinary basis.
• Utilize interventions and strategies in their teaching/instruction to close the academic achievement gap for students performing below grade level.
• Utilize an adopted core course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
• Review, analyze and evaluate pupil academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Prepare, administer, score, record, and report the results of criterion referenced tests, and administer, scores, records and report the results of group-standardized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress.
• Attend professional development activities as deemed necessary by the administrative team.
• Seek out innovative and low-cost/free supplemental resources from a wide range of sources to enhance student learning and provide IB unit related activities to students on a weekly basis.
• Share resources on a regular basis to enhance trans disciplinary learning throughout the school.
  

Service to Students

• Enrich student learning through a wide variety of engaging activities that promote the development of higher order thinking and problem solving skills .
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Conduct instructional activities utilizing a variety of educational equipment, technology, hands-on materials, books, and other learning aids considering varied cultural backgrounds, as well as a range of mental and emotional maturity.
• Maintain an effective learning environment through the utilization of exhibits, displays and independent study centers.
• Review, analyze and evaluate the history, background and assessment of pupils to best design instructional programs to meet individual educational needs including recommending students for additional services and monitoring progress.
• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
• Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, following best practices in behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement, reflection, and behavior shaping procedures.

Service to Parents

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, at least weekly, activities in the classroom (academic, social and extracurricular).
• Respond to email, phone messages promptly and completely.
• Update Grade Reports at least weekly and answer questions regarding same.
• Attend meetings of Child Study Team as required regarding student progress (academic, social, behavioral).
• Model professional and ethical standards, when dealing with students and parents.
  

Service to School

• Assume responsibility for meeting class, grade level, and school-wide student performance goals.
• Model best practices in all areas and strive to be a leader in the educational community.
• Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents, school, Board and District personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the overall learning experience.
• Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions, that are in alignment within a program framework, to ameliorate pupil learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social and growth opportunities.
• Participate in on-going professional development activities and share knowledge gained with school faculty members in a professional manner.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) under the supervision of the administrative team.
• Model professional and ethical standards at all times when dealing with peers.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks.
• Model good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the school setting.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom and assist with housekeeping duties as required to maintain the campus.
• Attend a minimum of two extracurricular school activities and two board meetings to support the school mission.
• Seek out opportunities to enhance student learning through mini-grants, projects, community partnerships.
• Fully support Campus Parent Advisory (CPA) efforts that benefit the school mission and student learning.
  

Service to Community

• Assist with the transfer of relevant data to appropriate community agencies.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with the community.
  
• Participates in school projects that enhance the local community.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with emphasis in education or the specific subject area being taught.
• Valid Florida Teaching Certificate
  
• Professional Certification in subject area as required by the Florida Course Code Directory
• Expertise in subject being taught as evidenced by personal skills and knowledge, an undergraduate major or minor or graduate degree in the subject they will teach, or direct subject-area teaching experience;
• Understanding of academic, social, and behavioral needs and characteristics of elementary school level pupils
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience teaching in a student-centered setting beyond student teaching
• Ability to apply Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence theory in a classroom setting
• Working knowledge of inquiry-based instructional strategies
• Gifted Endorsement
• Reading Endorsement
• ESOL Endorsement
• Experience working with diverse population

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Worksite benefits and wellness program.
• Retirement plan with up to 6% company match.
• General paid and sick time off.
• Two annual bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and more!

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