Elementary Teacher - Valrico Academy

Charter School Associates•Riverview, FL

15h

About The Position

The Elementary Teacher reports directly to the Administration and creates an effective classroom environment that promotes high student achievement and a culture 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 discussion. Formal and informal assessments are used to maximize student achievement, inform instructional adjustments, and support continuous improvement. The teacher collaborates with colleagues on lesson plans and student-achievement goals, participates in professional learning communities and professional development, and fosters independent and collaborative work habits in students. The role includes maintaining digital gradebooks and accurate records, communicating with parents about student progress, and following educational plans and school policies. The teacher also helps maintain a safe, organized classroom, protects students and school property, assists with implementation of school policies, and may oversee paraprofessionals and volunteers when applicable.

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 of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry.
Engage students in grade-level-appropriate learning experiences that promote performance.
Design lessons that encourage active learning, hands-on application, and teacher-student and student-student discussion.
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 and work with colleagues to establish measurable student-achievement goals.
Regularly update the digital gradebook and communicate with parents about student progress.
Promote independent and collaborative work habits among students.
Participate in professional learning communities and professional development opportunities.
Use assessment tools and strategies—including observations, developmental continuums, portfolios, and daily assessments—to guide instructional decisions for individual students.
Maintain accurate records as required by law and administrative regulation.
Take precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities and help maintain a safe, organized classroom.
Assist administration with implementing school policies and maintain classroom order.
Oversee paraprofessionals and volunteers when applicable.
Attend meetings and serve on staff committees as required.