3rd Grade Teacher 26/27 SY - Viera Charter School

Charter School Associates Inc•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The 3rd Grade Teacher creates an effective classroom that promotes high student achievement and a climate of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry. The teacher designs and delivers grade-level-appropriate learning experiences using active learning, hands-on application, and discussions. Formal and informal assessment strategies and student data are used to guide instruction, maximize achievement, and support continuous improvement. The teacher collaborates with colleagues on lesson plans and measurable student achievement goals, participates in professional learning communities and professional development, and helps foster a positive school culture. The role promotes independent and collaborative work habits among students and includes maintaining digital gradebooks, communicating with parents about student progress, and keeping accurate required records. The teacher helps ensure a safe, organized classroom, protects students and school property, assists administration with school policies, maintains classroom order, and may oversee paraprofessionals and volunteers. The teacher also attends meetings, serves on staff committees as required, and follows educational plans and school policies.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Education or a related field of instruction.
Florida certification in the subject area.

Responsibilities

Use classroom procedures that support effective teaching and learning and promote high student achievement.
Develop a classroom climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry.
Engage every student in grade-level-appropriate learning experiences that promote performance.
Design lessons that promote engagement through active learning, hands-on application, and teacher-student and student-student discussions.
Use formal and informal assessment strategies to maximize student achievement and modify instruction as needed.
Collect and use data for continuous improvement.
Submit collaborative lesson plans on time.
Regularly update the digital gradebook and communicate with parents about student progress.
Promote independent and collaborative work habits.
Participate in professional learning communities and attend professional development opportunities to meet students’ needs.
Use assessment tools and strategies such as observations, developmental continuums, portfolios, and daily assessments to inform instructional decisions for individual students.
Maintain accurate records as required by law and administrative regulations.
Maintain a safe and organized environment and take precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
Assist administration in implementing school policies, maintain classroom order, and oversee paraprofessionals and volunteers when applicable.
Attend meetings and serve on staff committees as required.