Science/Math Teacher

The Classical Academy of Sarasota Inc; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement after first year

Medical care coverage

Vision care coverage

Dental care coverage

Job summary

The Classical Academy of Sarasota Inc. seeks a Science/Math Teacher for a full-time position in Sarasota, FL. The role focuses on delivering instruction aligned with the classical trivium curriculum, demonstrating high moral character, and upholding school standards.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining student records, and communicating progress to families while adhering to the school’s mission and policies. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Ability to teach a range of subjects within the classical curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Direct instruction of students and planning instruction.
• Clearly communicate standards and progress to students and parents.
• Maintain accurate student records and materials.
• Adhere to school policies and mission of the academy.

Skills

Classical education knowledge

Lecture & discussion

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Science/Math Teacher

Full Time Sarasota, FL, US

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Teachers are responsible forthe education oftheirstudents. As examples to their students, teachersare expectedto demonstrate high moral character and embrace the virtues ofa democratic society. Teachersare accountable to the school administration. They are employed at-willand operate as professionals withinthe guidelines established byTCAandits Boardof Directors. These guidelines provide that instruction be consistent with the classical trivium curriculum and sequence.

GeneralInformation:

Teachers are responsible forthe education oftheirstudents. As examples to their students, teachersare expectedto demonstrate high moral character and embrace the virtues ofa democratic society. Teachersare accountable to the school administration. They are employed at-willand operate as professionals withinthe guidelines established byTCAandits Boardof Directors. These guidelines provide that instruction be consistent with the classical trivium curriculum and sequence.

Adherence to TCA’s classical mission and philosophy

The teacher is expected to:

• Understand and adhere to the principles of classical education
• Apply the principles of the trivium to his/her level of teaching
• Cover the prescribed classical curriculum and sequence
• Develop the intellect of each student to the utmost of his/her ability
• Develop the personal character of every student
• Have the ability to convey knowledge to young people
• Have a willingness to meet each child’s academic needs
• Promote high academic standards and establish a standard of excellence
• Engage all of their students in class discussions
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Live a life in accordance with the virtues they teach, even outside of school
• Demonstrate loyalty to the school and its mission

Specifics of the position:

Teachers are responsible for the direct instruction of students (their primary duty), as well as planning instruction and setting goals; implementing school approved curriculum; clearly and timely communicating standards, achievements and deficiencies to students and parents; teaching good study habits; monitoring and assessing academic progress; working with students, specialists, parents and administrators; maintaining complete and accurate student academic and disciplinary records; maintaining textbooks, instructional materials and equipment; maintaining safe and orderly classrooms; maintaining and improving their own professional knowledge and skills; following Board policies and directives from the school’s administration; cooperating with the administration, all other employees, classroom assistants, parents and community members in their common endeavor to educate students; setting an example of intellectual curiosity, logical thinking, self-motivation and self-government for students; and modeling competence, honesty, integrity, personal responsibility and respect for others in every aspect of the job.

Commandof the EnglishLanguage

• The ability to speak lucidly and grammatically
• The ability to write lucidly and grammatically
• The ability to correct students in writing and in speaking

TeachingAbilities

• The ability to convey knowledge to young people
• Awillingness to meet each child’s academic needs
• Promotion of high academic standards
• An unrelenting desire to improve students’ work and performance
• The ability to engage all students in the discussion

MaintenanceofClassroomDecorum

In order to maintain a classroom conducive to learning teachers must:

• Instruct students in the four classical virtues and ensure that they follow them
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Require students to be respectful to their teachers and each other
• Require students speaking in turn
• Use techniques prescribed by the school to ensure students attentiveness and participation
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
• Tolerate no cruelty among students
• Be sensitive to problems as they are developing and intervene immediately
• Enforce the dress code

Knowledge of Academic Discipline(s)

• Middle School/Upper School: depth of understanding in one or more academic disciplines
• Lower School: breadth of understanding across the curriculum

Instruction & Record Keeping:

• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources, approved by the Dean, to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures
• Assigns and grades class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Provides appropriate feedback on work
• Maintains accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• Updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, FL Department of Education, and school regulations
• Prepares required reports on students and activities

Student Growth & Achievement:

• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification
• Observes and evaluates students’ performance and development
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment
• Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students

Overall attitude:

• Willingness to take direction from the school administration
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and school staff
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures in accordance to the Personnel Handbook (i.e. dress code, hours of reporting, etc.)
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the school’s administration
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established or as the result of organizational planning
• Attends meetings, serves on committees as appropriate, and is present at conferences, open houses, concerts, etc.
• Maintains professional dress code

Maintenance of Good Parental Relations

• Communicate regularly with parents regarding the standards, achievements and deficiencies of students
• Willingness to listen to the concerns communicated by parents
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, master’s preferred
• The ability and willingness to teach a range of subjects (Lower School)
• Demonstrated mastery of one or more academic disciplines (Middle/Upper School)
• Ability and willingness to teach the classical philosophy and sequence model as defined by the school
• Willingness to teach moral character and adherence to virtue as defined by the school
• The ability to speak and write clearly and effectively
• Conviction in the values of a rigorous liberal-arts education
• Ability to maintain an orderly classroom
• Subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.
• Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
  https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Other Desired Characteristics:

• Previous teaching experience
• Experience with classical education or higher liberal-arts teaching

TCA offers the following Benefits:

• Retirement after the first year
• Medical Care Coverage
• Vision Care Coverage
• Dental Care Coverage

CandidacyProcess

Candidates being seriously considered for a position will be invited for an extensive interview process. Final out of state candidates will continue the interviews in Florida at their own expense. Candidates will be interviewed by TCA School administration. The candidate may also be required to perform or provide a model lesson.