Teacher - Math

Second Mile Education; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Mile Education in Florida seeks a Math Teacher (6-12) to coach, motivate and instruct high school students within our mastery-based model. The role emphasizes IGPs, state standards alignment and for-credit courses, with the teacher acting as a mentor to support student progress.

You will develop an engaging, accountable classroom, lead instruction with strong content knowledge, monitor attendance and grades, collaborate with peers, participate in PD to maintain certification, and perform

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
• Appropriate Teacher’s certification in Math 6-12.
• Knowledge of secondary education principles and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning environment with high student accountability aligned to school goals.
• Deliver instruction with effective knowledge of math content and best practices.
• Assist in meeting enrollment and attendance goals (FTE).
• Maintain progress reports, attendance, behavior records and grades per guidelines.
• Collaborate with peers to implement best practices for student needs.
• Participate in professional development to maintain certification.
• Facilitate math interventions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned per policy.

Skills

Effective communication

Student-centered approach

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Teacher certification in Math 6-12

Job description

MUST HAVE FL TEACHING CERTIFICATION (MATH 6-12)

The Math 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 instruction, 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 behavioural 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.
• Facilitate Math Interventions as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, which are aligned in accordance with company policy and procedures to ensure student educational and behavioural goals and objectives are achieved.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university is required.
• Appropriate Teacher’s certification in Math 6-12.
• 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 over-age and at-risk youth is preferred.