Fifth Grade Teacher

Excelsior Charter School; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelsior Charter School is seeking an instructional leader responsible for the educational success of students in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of K-12 teaching experience, a Bachelor's degree, and state teaching certification, with a math endorsement preferred. Responsibilities include creating effective learning experiences, ensuring a safe classroom, and promoting an inclusive culture.

The role demands excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of child development principles. Join our team to contribute to a stimulating educational environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of previous experience teaching at the k-12 level.
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to provide learning opportunities for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership to maximize student achievement.
• Engage each student in effective learning experiences.
• Implement strategies to reach diverse intelligences through creative lessons.
• Establish a safe and secure classroom environment.
• Use assessment strategies to evaluate student learning.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Classroom management

Understanding of child development principles

Collaborative work ethic

Instructional strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

State teaching certification

Math Endorsement K-12 or 6-12

Job description

10402 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Job Description

Instructional position responsible for the educational leadership of students in a group or class in an innovative charter school. The educational leader is expected to understand and demonstrate the use of the school's curriculum, student instruction and assessment to maximize educational achievement for all students; work collaboratively to ensure a working and learning climate for all students that is safe, secure and respectful. Implementing strategies to reach the multiple intelligences of students through creative lessons is required.

• Understands central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) taught and makes the subject matter meaningful to students.
• Develops a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support and inquiry.
• Engages every student in grade-level appropriate learning experiences that promote performance.
• Listens and interacts effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and community members, respecting diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrates respect for students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.
• Models and reinforces self-discipline and responsibility.
• Works effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support student’s learning and well-being.
• Provides professional leadership to establish a culture conducive to learning and student diversity, involves students in the development of a mission and goals that support the school’s goals and guide classroom decisions, and uses data for continual improvement.
• Develops and implements a strategic planning system including course, unit, and lesson plans.
• Provides opportunities for students to demonstrate appropriate progress toward graduation expectations: knowledgeable, lifelong learner; responsible individual; effective communicator; problem solver; collaborative team worker, and self-directed learner.
• Provides students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement.
• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to determine whether students have achieved high standards and modifies instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement. Understands how students learn and provides learning opportunities that support intellectual, social, and personal development of diverse learners.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and secure classroom environment.
• Manages student misconduct promptly and resolves conflict and crises effectively.
• Promotes independent and collaborative work ethic.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and state teaching certification.
• 2‑year minimum previous experience teaching at the k-12 level.
• Math Endorsement K‑12 or 6‑12.
• Understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management.
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.