Middle School Science Teacher

Franklin Academy Charter Schools; Pembroke Pines (FL); On-site; USD 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Academy Charter Schools is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher to lead and inspire students in an innovative charter school environment. This full-time role requires delivering engaging instructional methods, developing lesson plans aligned with educational standards, and fostering a safe and productive learning atmosphere for students. Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and a valid teaching certification along with strong instructional and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription drug, and Vision

Life insurance and Voluntary life insurance

401K Plan with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Possession of valid teaching certification.
• Minimum of one to three years successful teaching experience required.
• Effective pedagogy and deep knowledge in subject areas.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for educational leadership of students in a class.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that meet state learning standards.
• Evaluate student progress and modify instructional strategies.

Skills

Instructional delivery techniques

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university

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Overview

Instructional position responsible for the educational leadership of students in a group or class in an innovative charter school. The educational 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.

Description

Overview

Instructional position responsible for the educational leadership of students in a group or class in an innovative charter school. The educational 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.

Employment Schedule: 10 months, full-time

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential functions of the position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Understands central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) taught and makes the subject matter meaningful to students.
• Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation and feedback techniques.
• Develops and implements a data-driven, strategic planning system including course, unit and lesson plans.
• Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the additional specific grade-by-grade learning standards set forth in the charter.
• Uses data for continual improvement.
• Uses classroom processes that support effective teaching and learning to promote high student achievement, designing lessons to promote all students engaged in learning all the time through such strategies as active learning, hands-on application, and teacher-student and student-student conversations about the learning.
• Effectively implements classroom management through a prompt and appropriate manner, including techniques to resolve conflict and crisis management.
• Provides students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement.
• Evaluates student progress and 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.
• Uses appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.
• Demonstrates positive classroom results and trends. Develops a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support and inquiry.
• Works effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students’ learning and well-being.
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff.
• Actively engages in professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Full-time Classroom Teachers Are Eligible For The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription drug, and Vision
• Life insurance and Voluntary life insurance
• 401K Plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) – vacation, sick, personal
• This is a salaried position
  
  

Franklin Academy is a Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates are required to pass a mandatory drug screening and background check.

FRANKLIN ACADEMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of Franklin Academy not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, sexual orientation or expression, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Requirements

• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Executes highly-effective pedagogy in addition to a deep knowledge in subject areas.
• Takes initiative and is resourceful in problem solving.
• Positive interpersonal skills and can work well on a team.
• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience).
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check and drug testing.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
  
  

Salary Description

$54,000

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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