Kindergarten Educator & Growth Facilitator

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools in Florida is seeking a qualified teacher who will work with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs for students. You will participate in school improvement initiatives and manage classroom activities while maintaining records and communicating with parents.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Florida teaching certification eligibility, along with strong communication, planning, and technology integration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in the State of Florida.
• Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
• Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement.
• Manages classroom and supervises proper care of equipment used.
• Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge.
• Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages of students.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
• Utilizes technology and current research in instruction.
• Evaluates students’ progress on a regular basis.
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self‑esteem.
• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
• Maintains contact with parents through parent‑teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
• Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
• Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.
• Assists in the protection of student and school property.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Florida certification eligibility

Job description

Orange County Public Schools in Florida is seeking a qualified teacher who will work with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs for students. You will participate in school improvement initiatives and manage classroom activities while maintaining records and communicating with parents.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Florida teaching certification eligibility, along with strong communication, planning, and technology integration skills.