Upper Elementary Teacher

Teacher

The Teacher is responsible for instructing, guiding, and supervising students in a positive learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction; collaborating with other teachers, staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom goals and concerns; and communicating/collaborating with parents regarding instructional program and student progress. The Teacher reports to the Director of Education.

• At least one year of successful teaching experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in applicable field

The Teacher will:

• Create a positive learning environment for students
• Set learning goals and develop learning plans to ensure student growth
• Teach, guide, and empower students with instructional activities and learning opportunities that promote problem solving, critical and creative thinking, collaboration, global/social awareness, inquiry, and integration across the disciplines
• Assess competency and/or developmental levels and provide feedback, support, and differentiation that will further student progress and achievement
• Communicate to parents about student growth, sharing methods for improvement and reinforcement in the home environment
• Participate in professional development and the school-wide culture of continual learning
• Communicate effectively with all school stakeholders
• Support the school and its mission
• Perform other duties as assigned by and in support of the Head of School

This position will require a background screening through the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse. For details visit the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at