Teacher - (Gr K-5) - 997488

Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University invites applications for a classroom teacher position. The role focuses on delivering instruction that addresses students' academic, social, and emotional needs, while maintaining records and collaborating with staff and families.

Responsibilities include lesson planning, creating a positive learning environment, integrating technology, and supervising arrival/dismissal and activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in field or 12 credits in field.
• Valid State of Florida Certification.
• One year of successful teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily subject matter instruction to meet group and individualized student needs as assigned by the Director.
• Records and maintains school, classroom, and students' information such as attendance, student files, referral information, progress reports, lesson plans, curriculum development, etc.
• Attends and participates in departmental/division meetings, planning projects, activities, and school related evening and weekend programs.
• Be responsible for the arrangement and storage of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Observes, reports, and takes immediate action to ensure the prevention and elimination of safety hazards throughout the building and grounds.
• Prepares daily and weekly lesson plans in a manner that is responsive to school's philosophy, and in team or grade level planning.
• Establishes and maintains a positive learning environment that reflects the school's philosophy.
• Refers students, when necessary, following school procedures.
• Communicates with parents and professional staff on a regular basis.
• Integrates technology into the teaching-learning process.
• Maintains proper discipline and assist students in developing self-discipline and a sense of responsibility.
• Establishes a humanistic, systematic classroom code of conduct.
• Participates in arrival/dismissal, playground, and lunchroom supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in field or 12 credits in field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southwestern University!

Nova Southwestern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southwestern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southwestern University.

Primary Purpose:

This position is responsible for classroom teacher functions. Provides instruction that is attentive to individual student's academic, social, and emotional needs.

Job Category:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with experience.

Pay Basis:

Annually

Subject to Grant Funding?

No

Essential Job Functions:

This position is contingent on the availability and continuation of external-funding and/or contract. As such, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment ended in the event the external funding and/or contract ceases or is reduced.

• Provides daily subject matter instruction to meet group and individualized student needs as assigned by the Director.
• Records and maintains school, classroom, and students' information such as attendance, student files, referral information, progress reports, lesson plans, curriculum development, etc.
• Attends and participates in departmental/division meetings, planning projects, activities, and school related evening and weekend programs.
• Be responsible for the arrangement and storage of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Observes, reports, and takes immediate action to ensure the prevention and elimination of safety hazards throughout the building and grounds.
• Prepares daily and weekly lesson plans in a manner that is responsive to school's philosophy, and in team or grade level planning.
• Establishes and maintains a positive learning environment that reflects the school's philosophy.
• Refers students, when necessary, following school procedures.
• Communicates with parents and professional staff on a regular basis.
• Be responsible for following curriculum guidelines to include remediating, developing, and enriching computer-based learning experiences.
• Integrates technology into the teaching-learning process.
• Maintains proper discipline and assist students in developing self-discipline and a sense of responsibility.
• Establishes a humanistic, systematic classroom code of conduct.
• Participates in arrival/dismissal, playground, and lunchroom supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Job Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required:

In field or 12 credits in field

Required Experience:

None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid State of Florida Certification Certificate.
• Master's Degree.
• One (1) year of successful experience in teaching.

Is this a safety sensitive position?

No

Background Screening Required?

Yes

Pre-Employment Conditions:

Sensitivity Disclaimer:

Nova Southwestern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.