26-27 SY First Grade Teacher

Bridgeprep Academy, Inc.•North Miami Beach, FL

1d•$47,567 - $53,645•Onsite

About The Position

BridgePrep Academy Schools is seeking a First Grade Teacher for the 26-27 school year. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality instruction aligned with school and district strategic goals. The teacher will provide a rigorous academic environment that actively engages students, incorporates best educational practices, and creates an inclusive setting that addresses the needs of all learners while supporting their social and emotional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
State certification required
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a classroom setting preferred

Responsibilities

Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.
Implement and uphold BPA behavior management system that aligns with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
Complete all lesson internalization based on curriculum vision to achieve district goals.
Collect and analyze student data to make effective decisions to maximize achievement.
Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Implement state learning standards and BPA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update the grade book weekly.
Communicate students’ progress with students and families every week.
Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
Participate in weekly check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.