Middle School Teacher

American Heritage Schools- Broward Campus; Melaleuca Isles (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition for employees’ children

50% Summer Education discount

Free Summer Day Camp for children

Free early care & after-care

Yearly bonuses

401K with employer match

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Supplemental Insurance plans

Pet Insurance options

Disability & Life Insurance

Company housing when available

Free Continuing Education

Job summary

American Heritage Schools – Broward Campus is seeking a Middle School Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Plantation, FL. AP and Honors experience is preferred, with comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality instruction across subjects, using the district’s framework and technology tools, while maintaining positive relationships and rigorous learning targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years teaching experience in a K-12 setting.
• Valid Florida State Teaching License or equivalent credential.
• ESOL endorsement and/or ESE certification preferred.
• B.A./B.S. in education or equivalent for subject instructors.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge and plan engaging lessons.
• Follow the AHS curriculum framework and assess learning outcomes.
• Differentiate tasks and provide timely feedback to students.
• Communicate with parents and record grades in LMS weekly.
• Prepare progress reports and conduct parent conferences quarterly.
• Participate in professional learning communities and team meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Educational technologies

Confidentiality

Education

Florida teaching license

Single subject credential

ESOL endorsement

B.A./B.S. in Education

Tools

iPads

Learning software

Word processing

Job description

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Middle School Teacher

Professional Broward, Plantation, FL, US

American Heritage Schools – Broward Campus is now accepting applications for Middle School Teachers in all subject areas for 2026-2027 school year.

AP and Honors experience is preferred.

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

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

* This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The classroom teacher is responsible for educating and supporting students to help them reach learning targets. Teachers must be content area experts who make sound instructional decisions, create and maintain a learning environment where positive relationships are built and routines and procedures are in place to create collective responsibility. Teachers are responsible for providing rich learning tasks for intellectual engagement, assessing formatively and summatively, and providing feedback to students for their academic achievement.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge

Ensure a high-quality learning experience; plan and implement learning tasks with purpose and innovation:

Follow the AHS curriculum framework/scope and sequence

Articulate instructional purpose and learning outcomes

Design structured lessons and activities with a focus on student engagement and critical thinking

Curate and design resources and incorporate instructional technologies aligned with learning outcomes

Provide clear expectations for learning, clear explanations of content, and use academic language

Align activities, assignments, questions, and discussions with learning outcomes

Enter 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

Ensure learning by all students by frequently monitoring student understanding

Assess learning in a variety of ways, using formative and summative measures including but not limited to traditional and alternative assessments; prepare and administer semester and/or final exams and standardized tests

Provide timely and relevant feedback to students and parents; enter grades into the school learning management/student information systems weekly

Use assessment data to inform instructional decisions

Differentiate and modify learning tasks according to student need; implement accommodations as directed

Demonstrate caring and respect in interactions with students

Establish routines and procedures for a productive physical environment

Monitor student behavior so that students take ownership and contribute to a positive, productive learning environment

Maintain standards of appropriate discipline in accordance with school rules and the student handbook

Provide for students’ safety and general welfare

Proactively communicate with parents, principals, and academic advisors

Prepare progress reports and provide comments as needed

Conduct parent/teacher conferences quarterly and as needed

Be an active contributor to the school’s curriculum; provide feedback and share resources with colleagues

Contribute to team-planning; attend and engage in professional learning communities (formal cross-campus meetings for collaboration and intensive reflection upon instructional practices and desired student outcomes); attend team, department, and staff meetings

Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning

Prepare for and attend required events including but not limited to Back to School Night, Meet and Greets, Conference Days, and Professional Development Days

Provide required weekly extra help after school

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

If teaching in the Academy Program, provide expert differentiated instruction and demonstrate strategies for meeting the needs of students with mild learning differences

Manage facility and equipment for specialized instructional areas such as Science, Engineering, etc. as warranted. Examples include Science and Engineering labs, Environmental Education Center, Dance rooms, Theaters, Gymnasium, Weight Room, etc.

Coordinate and attend 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

Ensure the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support from teaching assistants; evaluate teacher assistants annually

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

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

SKILLS & ABILITIES

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Classroom

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged standing/ sitting

Stooping and/or kneeling

Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, in the discretion of the administration. The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time. This is not a contract of employment. If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment. This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities. This job description does not alter your “at-will” status.

AHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.