Teacher - Middle School

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

Job summary

Second Mile Education is seeking a passionate Teacher in West Palm Beach, Florida, to motivate and instruct students using a mastery-based educational model. The role emphasizes collaboration with peers and accountability in student learning. Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor's degree in Education and appropriate teaching certification, along with a preference for experience working with at-risk youth. The position is centered on fostering student success through effective instructional techniques and maintaining student records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
• Certification as a teacher is required.
• Knowledge of secondary education principles is necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively is crucial.
• Experience with at-risk youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a student-centered learning environment.
• Ensure effective teaching and instructional techniques.
• Maintain academic records and progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with peers for best educational practices.
• Participate in required professional development.

Skills

Ability to analyze and use data

Effective oral and written communication

Skills in working with at-risk youth

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Appropriate Teacher’s certification

Job description

The Teacher position is responsible for coaching, motivating and instructing 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 overage and at-risk youth is preferred.