Secondary Humanities Teacher

Dayspring Academy; Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Additional Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dayspring Academy in Florida seeks qualified educators to join a fast-paced school community focused on character, culture, and lifelong learning. You will implement a coherent curriculum aligned to Florida standards, document plans, and engage students through varied instructional methods and technology.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision making, and maintaining a high-standard school environment, with opportunities to participate in arts-infused education and after-school

Qualifications

• Fingerprinting and background check required.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Valid FLDOE teaching certificate or Statement of Eligibility.
• Recent graduates may apply but must pursue initial certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction using Florida standards and Core Knowledge aligned curricula.
• Document syllabi, lesson plans, rubrics, and instructional materials.
• Engage students with varied instructional techniques and technology.
• Create and sustain a disciplined school culture with high standards.
• Collaborate with teams across campuses to support student success.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

FLDOE teaching certificate or Statement of Eligibility

Job description

Description

As a top-performing charter school in our county and state, Dayspring Academy seeks individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, strive for excellence, and are dedicated to their team and the families they serve.

We are here to create an educational family that develops character-driven, culturally literate, lifelong learners who bring value to their community. We are preparing learners in Pasco County, Pre-K through 12th grade, for high school, college, and the workforce by delivering world-class education through the arts in a collaborative environment fueled by a passion for learning.

Dayspring Academy is committed to its policy of offering equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, color, gender, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability and acknowledges veteran preference in employment.

We offer very competitive salaries, employer paid 401(k) without requiring an employee contribution, excellent benefits, school recognition bonuses (as an A rated school), and many more benefits.

Starting Salary: $48,000

Additional Compensation: Eligible for referendum supplement, starting at $3,000, based on years of experience as a certified teacher

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Additional Insurance, PTO, and Paid Holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Instructional Practice

• Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students.
• Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum based upon Florida standards and Core Knowledge content sequence that is documented with curriculum maps, unit plans, and daily lesson plans.
• Document all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, and other instructional materials and methods.
• Use consistent school-wide practices and individualized methods to engage students in the classroom.
• Provide varied instructional techniques and opportunities through technology, individual practice and/or guided groups designed to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of students.

Classroom Management

• Create, monitor, and sustain a disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
• Provide structure in the classroom by developing and reinforcing school-wide rules and expectations.
• Ensure smooth operation of all classroom instructional functions without excuses or exceptions.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.

Data Analysis

• Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice.
• Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance.
• Collaborate vertically and horizontally with teaching teams across campuses to ensure student success across content areas and grade levels.

Student Support and School Culture

• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to cultivate character driven citizenship, high expectations and a culture of learning for all: staff, students, and families.
• Successfully integrate technology throughout the curriculum, instruction, and assessment environments.
• Uphold a professional demeanor, strong work-ethic, detail-driven work style with excellent organizational skills.
• Retain a commitment to getting the job done well, no matter what the obstacles or how long it takes.
• Dedicated to student success and to building relationships through activities outside of the normal work day such as arts productions, after school clubs, and school-wide events.

REPORTS TO

Campus Principal

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• All employees must be fingerprinted and pass a background screening process by the Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• Bachelor's degree.
• Applicants must have a valid FLDOE teaching certificate or current Statement of Eligibility issued by FLDOE in the teaching field. Recent college graduates may apply without having either document, but will be required to apply for initial certification prior to being offered a position.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate work beyond the bachelor's degree
• Classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrates a results-driven track record with experience in, and commitment to, standards-based curriculum and the use of data and assessments to drive instructional decisions
• Demonstrates quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass local averages
• Demonstrates experience as a successful manager of creative and innovative classrooms who have used discipline, structure, appropriate incentives, and high expectations to achieve measurable academic and civic success