SY First Grade Teacher

SY First Grade Teacher

We are seeking a skillful and dedicated  SY First Grade Teacher to join our elementary faculty. Partner with SMART Management in our mission to provide all students with a rigorous, inclusive, and engaging academic environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Salary:
Minimum Amount: $52,607.00 (Degreed Base + Min Referendum Estimate) Maximum Amount: $60,848.00 (Certified Base + Max Referendum Estimate + Master's + ESOL)

Location:

Bridge Prep Academy Polk, 2045 Florence Villa Grove Rd, Davenport, FL 33897

Job Type: Full Time (Comprehensive Benefits Package Included)

• Data-Driven Growth:
  Join a team that sets clear, ambitious benchmarks—including targets for 80% or higher proficiency on FAST exams.
• Professional Development:
  Engage in robust summer and year-long district, school, and personalized learning programs to master your craft.
• Built-in
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Participate in structured weekly check-ins, grade-level planning, and collaborative feedback sessions.
• Holistic Student Support:
  Balance high academic expectations with strong social-emotional frameworks to develop the whole child.

• We value every voice:
  We intentionally listen to and respect our staff, families, and students.
• We collaborate for solutions:
  We seek feedback, embrace growth, and solve problems together.
• We own student outcomes:
  We are relentless in promoting academic growth, aiming to move students in intervention forward by two or more years.
• We build community:
  We create classroom cultures rooted in trust, respect, and mutual understanding.

• Plan, internalize, and facilitate standards-aligned, rigorous lessons tailored to diverse learning styles.
• Implement formal and informal assessments, analyze student data to pivot instruction, and update grade books weekly.
• Establish strong, cooperative partnerships with families, providing weekly updates on student progress.
• Uphold a positive classroom behavior management system aligned with school-wide character initiatives.
• Utilize technology effectively as an educational tool and host targeted tutoring sessions to meet individual student needs.
• Dedicate 40+ hours per week to instruction, meetings, professional development, and school community duties.

Required:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• Certification:
  Active Florida State Teaching Certification.
• Skills:
  
  Strong classroom management, lesson adaptation, organization, and interpersonal communication.
• Compliance:
  Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Preferred:

• Prior instructional experience in a K-12 classroom setting.
• Familiarity with Florida learning standards and FAST exam preparation.

APPLY TODAY! Take the first step by applying through our quick, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to connecting with you and learning about your passion for elementary education. Submit your application for the 2026-27 school year today!