Elementary School Teacher for progressive academy in Miami, FL.

Estatejobs.Com - Miami, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Miami, FL

About the position

The Elementary School Teacher position at a progressive academy in Miami, FL, focuses on fostering emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and happiness in students while delivering a rigorous curriculum. The role involves teaching, curriculum design, collaboration with colleagues, and maintaining effective communication with students and parents. The Academy aims to develop confident, globally-minded individuals equipped with the skills to contribute positively to society.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned, providing effective and professional classroom instruction, assessment, and management.
• Design and implement curriculum and instruction consistent with the mission, values, and standards established with the Academy's program.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and on enhancing instructional practices and strategies.
• Establish effective communications and relationships with students and parents.
• Exhibit a growth mindset about teaching practices and work toward professional goals and development.
• Help to maintain school policies, regulations, and expectations.
• Develop and maintain professional, collaborative, and collegial relationships with faculty and staff, as well as with community partners to the benefit of students and classes.
• Support the work of the Principal and administrative leadership team.
• Participate in required non-classroom activities, including Back to School Night(s), parent/student conferences, retreats, faculty and Academy meetings, field trips, and special activities and performance events.
• Provide effective supervision of students to promote a safe and healthy environment and school experience.
• Timely and professional completion of required reports and tasks.
• Represent the school at community or public events in the highest ethical manner.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Academy administration.
• Be responsible at all times for the supervision of students in your care during classes and for students generally at all times when on campus or off campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in education, teaching, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• At least two years of teaching experience in a K-8 setting.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Deep dedication to learning and developing as an educator.
• Collaborative work style paired with the ability to take initiative.
• Strong classroom management skills and expertise in differentiating instruction.

Nice-to-haves

• Eagerness to learn new technology and systems.
• Strong understanding of teaching through a balanced literacy approach.
• Experience with a problem-solving and discussion-based mathematics approach.
• Strong analytical abilities and enthusiasm for data-driven instruction.
• Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace change, growth, and learning.
• Experience working closely with diverse families.