DECA Advisor/Teacher

AMERICAN LEARNING • Plantation, FL

26d • Onsite

About The Position

American Heritage Schools is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Business Competition Coach / Advisor. You will mentor, coach, and guide students across multiple business organizations, with a primary focus on DECA, while providing supplemental administration and coaching for Young Investor Society (YIS), Global Research and Consulting (GRC), National Business Honor Society (NBHS), and Pre-Business Society( PBS).

The ideal candidate is a leadership-driven educator or business professional who can navigate the logistics of a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) while inspiring students to achieve elite-level competition results.

This role is central to maintaining our twenty-year reputation for excellence in pre-professional academic competitions.

Requirements

• DECA Expertise: Minimum of 5 years as a DECA Advisor is required. Experience at the State administrative level is a significant plus.
• Coaching Excellence: Strong facilitation and editorial skills for written materials and high-stakes presentations.
• B.A./B.S. in Education or Business Administration from an accredited institution is preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others .
• Will have strong facilitation and coaching, and editorial skills for written materials and presentations.
• Ability to utilize educational technologies: Google/Microsoft Suites, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and educational tools (Kahoot, Quizlet, Formative, etc.).
• Organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours for practices/events and travel for school-funded competitions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Prolonged standing/ sitting
• Stooping and/or kneeling

Nice To Haves

• An academic or professional background in a business discipline is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• STUDENT COACHING & DEVELOPMENT
• Competitive Strategy: Guide students in selecting competition paths that align with their specific learning goals and career interests.
• Performance Prep: Lead comprehensive preparation for competitive testing, role-plays, presentations, case work, and project development.
• Leadership Mentoring: Collaborate with student officer teams to implement practice sessions, service events, social activities, and fundraisers.
• Instructional Excellence: Ensure a high-quality learning experience by planning and implementing innovative learning tasks; monitor student understanding frequently to ensure mastery.
• Differentiation: Modify learning tasks according to student needs and implement accommodations as directed.
• Culture & Environment: Foster an inclusive environment that upholds the core values of Knowledge, Integrity, and Compassion; establish routines for a productive physical environment.
• ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
• Logistics Management: Handle all registrations, form submittals, and item ordering for DECA; coordinate with appropriate staff to process payments.
• Travel Coordination: Work closely with the school’s Travel Coordinator to ensure the proper planning of all field trips, conferences, and competitions.
• Student Welfare: Monitor student behavior to ensure a positive learning environment; maintain standards of discipline in accordance with the student handbook and provide for students’ general safety.
• Reporting: Prepare progress reports, provide detailed comments as needed, and conduct parent/teacher conferences quarterly.
• TEAM & COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
• Professional Communication: Maintain proactive, high-level communication with parents, principals, academic advisors, and the community regarding club activities.
• Cross-Campus Engagement: Regularly travel between the Broward and Palm Beach campuses (approx. 40-minute distance) to ensure program consistency and alignment with Department Directors.
• Collaborative Planning: Contribute to team planning and attend staff meetings; engage in Professional Learning Communities for cross-campus collaboration and reflection on instructional practices.
• Curriculum Contribution: Actively contribute to the school’s curriculum by sharing resources and feedback with colleagues.
• Professional Growth: Demonstrate a continuous commitment to professional learning and the promotion of the Business program.

Benefits

• 100% free tuition for all employees’ eligible children
• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children
• Free Summer Day Camp for employees’ eligible children while working over the summer.
• Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working
• Yearly bonuses
• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Supplemental Insurance plans available
• Pet Insurance options
• Short-term & Long-term Disability options
• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Affordable Company housing when available
• Additional earnings available through Tutoring Department and Summer Education Programs
• Free Continuing Education available
• This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level