Kindergarten-5th Grade Teachers

Naples Classical Academy; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples Classical Academy in Naples, FL is seeking qualified, full-time elementary teachers (Kindergarten–5th). The role emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and sciences, with a focus on classroom management and high moral character to foster virtuous habits.

Teachers collaborate to create engaging lessons, communicate with parents, comply with policies, and participate in school events. A bachelor's degree in education and valid licensure are preferred; pathways to certification are supported by

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required.
• Experience in a classical environment preferred.
• Valid teaching license or certificate, or willingness to pursue licensure with NCA support.
• Commitment to teamwork, service, leadership and growth.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Understanding of childhood development with patience and professionalism.
• Basic skills with technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules, lesson plans, and teaching methods aligned to curriculum.
• Maintain a classroom atmosphere of respect.
• Help scholars build foundational virtues such as courage, honesty and perseverance.
• Participate in school events and duties.
• Communicate with parents about student conduct and progress.
• Prepare and deliver engaging, clear lessons.
• Follow school policies and state/federal laws.
• Set up tests, assignments, and fair grading.
• Attend staff and parent meetings and professional development.
• Prepare lesson plans for substitute teachers.

Skills

Classroom management

Literacy instruction

Mathematics instruction

Science instruction

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Teaching license or certification

Job description

Elementary Teachers

About Naples Classical Academy:

A Tuition-Free Public Charter Classical School. Naples Classical Academy is a Hillsdale College Member School.

Elementary Education at Naples Classical Academy

The goals of elementary education at a classical academy is to prepare scholars for intellectual and moral excellence, to foster a strong foundation in liberal arts and sciences and to secure the cornerstone for future academic and personal development.

Position Overview

We seek qualified, full-time Kindergarten-5th grade teachers who possess strong classroom management skills, and a dedication to the art of teaching with an emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and sciences. Teachers are expected to demonstrate high moral character and have a mastery of the subjects they teach. They will work collaboratively to create working and learning environments for all students that fosters foundational habits that promote virtue.

Responsibilities

• Developing schedules, lesson plans, and teaching methods that will help students cover the required content and follow the curriculum with skill and fidelity.
• Managing a classroom in such a way as to create an atmosphere characterized by respect.
• Aiding scholars in building foundational habits that cultivate the virtues of courage, honesty and perseverance.
• Contributing to the life of the school through participation in school events.
• Assisting with duties.
• Communicating with parents, regularly and professionally, about student conduct and progress.
• Preparing and delivering lessons that are stimulating and clear.
• Comply with all relevant school policies and state and federal laws and regulations.
• Setting up tests, assignments, and grading students fairly.
• Attending staff and parent meetings, conferences, workshops, and other professional development.
• Ensuring a safe, healthy classroom environment where learning can take place. Preparing lesson plans for substitute teachers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Experience in a classical environment is preferred.
• Valid teaching license or certificate, or willingness to begin pursuing one of the various pathways to certification offered by the state (NCA is happy to help candidates identify a pathway to licensure or certification).
• A willingness to work hard and maintain a positive, professional attitude and demeanor.
• A commitment to teamwork, service, leadership and growth.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Possess an understanding of childhood development, together with patience, good humor and professionalism.
• Basic skills with technology

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. The organization is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in all areas of recruitment, selection, placement, training, assignment, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, retention, and promotion. The board commits itself to the policy that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability. All decisions with regard to employment shall be in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

All selected candidates for employment must clear background checks through the Florida Clearinghouse. For more information, click here.