Teacher

Second Mile Education; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Mile Education is seeking a dedicated Teacher in Tampa, Florida to coach and instruct high school students within a mastery-based educational model. The role emphasizes creating a student-centered environment, ensuring alignment with academic goals, and driving student success.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field and possess relevant teaching certification. The ideal candidate will be engaging and adept at utilizing data to foster program improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field from an accredited college.
• Knowledge of secondary education principles.
• Ability to analyze and use data to improve programs.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor high school students aligning with their IGP.
• Provide a student-centered learning environment.
• Maintain progress monitoring reports and relevant records.

Skills

Effective communication

Data analysis for program improvement

Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Appropriate Teacher's certification

Job description

Subject Areas

English, Math, Science, Social Studies, ESOL.

The Teacher is responsible for coaching, motivating, and instructing high school students within the company model and with attention given to each student’s Individual Graduation Plan (IGP). All for-credit courses are aligned to state standards and are delivered in such a way to engage student learning and accelerate the accumulation of credits through a mastery-based educational model. In many respects, the teacher acts more like a coach and mentor in this environment and is specifically focused on ensuring the success of his/her students.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide a learning environment of high student accountability that is student-centered and aligned with the school’s academic goals and specified objectives.
• Provide direction and leadership within the classroom by displaying an effective working knowledge of the subject matter and by demonstrating best practices relating to teaching/instructional techniques.
• Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Maintain progress monitoring reports, attendance and behavioral records, academic grades, and other student records as required by state regulatory guidelines and company policy and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with peers to develop, plan, and implement best educational practices based upon the individual academic needs of the students that are aligned with company goals.
• Participate in professional development courses or activities to maintain appropriate certification or credentials based on position.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, which are aligned in accordance with company policy and procedures to ensure student educational and behavioral goals and objectives are achieved.

Job Requirements And Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university is required.
• Appropriate Teacher’s certification.
• Knowledge of the principles of secondary education
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory
• Knowledge, skills and ability to analyze and use data to drive program improvement
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Previous experience and/or the ability to work with average at-risk youth is preferred.