Teacher - English

Second Mile Education; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Mile Education is seeking an English Teacher in Miami, FL, responsible for coaching and motivating high school students. The role requires creating a student-centered environment while focusing on each student’s Individual Graduation Plan (IGP).

Candidates should have a Master's or Bachelor's degree and possibly a valid teaching certificate. Previous experience with at-risk youth is preferred, alongside strong communication and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a related subject and valid teaching certificate.
• Preferred previous high school teaching experience.
• Knowledge of secondary education principles and instructional theory.

Responsibilities

• Coach and instruct high school students within the educational model.
• Provide a student-centered learning environment aligned with academic goals.
• Collaborate with peers to implement best educational practices.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Data analysis for program improvement

Understanding of curriculum and instructional theory

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in related subject

Valid teaching certificate

Job description

The English Teacher position 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 school and classroom by displaying deep and effective working knowledge of the reading process and demonstrating best practices relating to teaching, intervention, and instructional techniques in content area text.
• Maintain, disaggregate, and provide progress-monitoring reports, reading records, benchmark data, and other student records as required by district or 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.
• Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, which are aligned in accordance with company policy and procedures that ensure educational goals are achieved.

Education And Experience Required

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in related subject from an accredited college or university, or valid teaching certificate.
• Previous high school teaching experience and/or the ability to work with overage and at-risk youth is preferred.
• 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 overage and at-risk youth is preferred.