Physics Teacher

AMERICAN LEARNING•Delray Beach, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

American Heritage Schools- Palm Beach Campus is seeking a dedicated Physics Teacher. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background and proven experience delivering high-level instruction. Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) background is preferred.

Requirements

Preferred minimum three years teaching experience in a K-12 instructional setting.
Valid Florida State Teaching License or single subject teaching credential, certification and/or experience in a specialized subject.
ESOL endorsed, ESE certification preferred.
B.A./B.S. in education from an accredited institution or B.F.A. for fine arts instructors.
Professional experience in related field.
Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to utilize educational technologies such as iPads, learning software, and basic word processing software.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Flexibility, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) background is preferred.

Responsibilities

Educating and supporting students to help them reach learning targets.
Making sound instructional decisions.
Creating and maintaining a learning environment where positive relationships are built and routines and procedures are in place to create collective responsibility.
Providing rich learning tasks for intellectual engagement.
Assessing formatively and summatively, and providing feedback to students for their academic achievement.
Demonstrating mastery of content knowledge.
Ensuring a high-quality learning experience; planning and implementing learning tasks with purpose and innovation.
Following the AHS curriculum framework/scope and sequence.
Articulating instructional purpose and learning outcomes.
Designing structured lessons and activities with a focus on student engagement and critical thinking.
Curating and designing resources and incorporating instructional technologies aligned with learning outcomes.
Providing clear expectations for learning, clear explanations of content, and using academic language.
Aligning activities, assignments, questions, and discussions with learning outcomes.
Entering all lesson activities, assignments, and assessments into the school’s learning management system one week in advance by each Friday afternoon; include due dates for all assignments and assessments so that they are visible in student and parent calendars.
Ensuring learning by all students by frequently monitoring student understanding.
Assessing learning in a variety of ways, using formative and summative measures including but not limited to traditional and alternative assessments; preparing and administering semester and/or final exams and standardized tests.
Providing timely and relevant feedback to students and parents; entering grades into the school learning management/student information systems weekly.
Using assessment data to inform instructional decisions.
Differentiating and modifying learning tasks according to student need; implementing accommodations as directed.
Demonstrating caring and respect in interactions with students.
Establishing routines and procedures for a productive physical environment.
Monitoring student behavior so that students take ownership and contribute to a positive, productive learning environment.
Maintaining standards of appropriate discipline in accordance with school rules and the student handbook.
Providing for students’ safety and general welfare.
Proactively communicating with parents, principals, and academic advisors.
Preparing progress reports and providing comments as needed.
Conducting parent/teacher conferences quarterly and as needed.
Being an active contributor to the school’s curriculum; providing feedback and sharing resources with colleagues.
Contributing to team-planning; attending and engaging in professional learning communities (formal cross-campus meetings for collaboration and intensive reflection upon instructional practices and desired student outcomes); attending team, department, and staff meetings.
Demonstrating a commitment to professional learning.
Preparing for and attending required events including but not limited to Back to School Night, Meet and Greets, Conference Days, and Professional Development Days.
Providing required weekly extra help after school.
If teaching in the Academy Program, providing expert differentiated instruction and demonstrating strategies for meeting the needs of students with mild learning differences.
Managing facility and equipment for specialized instructional areas such as Science, Engineering, etc. as warranted.
Coordinating and attending events for specialized instructional areas as warranted including but not limited to Open House, Pre-Professional Education Night, Fine Arts Festival, Theater Productions, Band and Orchestra Concerts, School Fairs/Contests, District and State Competitions.
Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support from teaching assistants; evaluating teacher assistants annually.

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