Third Grade Teacher

Cornerstone Preparatory Academy; Panama City, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Preparatory Academy in Panama City, Florida, seeks an Elementary School Teacher for a full-time, 10-month exempt position. Work hours are 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM daily, 196 days, with occasional training days provided in advance.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons aligned to FL DOE standards, monitoring student progress with data, managing the classroom, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Temporary or Professional Certification (PK-3rd or K-6th)
• Minimum 3 years of prior teaching experience
• Level 2 fingerprint/background check required
• Completion of all ongoing State of Florida required training for ESOL, Reading, and/or Special Education, as appropriate for the position.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Instruct and monitor students using learning materials and equipment; manage classroom behavior.
• Provide timely feedback on student work and monitor progress with data to adjust instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student performance; assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or teaching field; or Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and passing score on subject area exam

Job description

This is a professional position for an Elementary School Teacher. Full-Time, 10-month, Exempt. Work Schedule: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM daily, 196 days, plus occasional training days provided in advance.

Specific tasks required of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

Instruction and Progress Monitoring

• -Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• -Develop activities, lesson plans, and assessments that are in accordance with established procedures, and in alignment with FL DOE content and grade-level standards
• -Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• -Use relevant but limited technology to support instruction
• -Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing Cornerstone Preparatory Academy rules and procedures
• -Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of Cornerstone Preparatory Academy
• -Provide appropriate and timely feedback on student work
• -Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use appropriate data to adjust instruction
• -Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records of students’ progress and development
• -Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations
• -Prepare required reports on students and activities
• -Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings
• -Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• -Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• -Prepare classroom for class activities according to Cornerstone Preparatory Academy best practices
• -Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development
• -Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments in a timely manner

Professional Development

• -Attend and participate in all professional development activities
• -Maintain personal professional development records regarding certification

** MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.

To be considered for a role as a Teacher, a candidate must…

• *Model a positive classroom culture, marked by consistency in responsive teaching, positive student relationships, and high expectations
• *Be solutions-oriented when raising concerns and questions and model positive staff culture
• *Possess a Bachelor’s degree in education or teaching field; or Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and passing score on subject area exam

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

Usual school working conditions

May be noisy during high student traffic

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• -Be able to work in heat, cold, damp, and dry conditions
• -Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push, pull, and/or stand for extended periods
• -Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the job, such as carrying items up to 15lbs

Overtime Eligibility

This job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Cornerstone Preparatory Academy's Instructional Evaluation Rubric.

Requirements

Active Florida Temporary or Professional Certification in one of the following areas:

PK-3rd

K-6th

Classical Teaching

Minimum 3 years' of prior teaching experience

Level 2 fingerprint/background check will be required

Enthusiasm for students, learning, and a passion to foster a safe, caring, and supportive classroom environment for all students.

Willingness to deliver high-quality classical instruction, and participate in a collaborative professional learning environment.

Completion of all ongoing State of Florida required training for ESOL, Reading, and/or Special Education, for classroom teachers, as appropriate for the position.

About the Company

Cornerstone Preparatory Academy, Inc. is Bay County's first public Classical School that incorporates an innovative Explorers Institute program, located in Panama City, Florida.

The school leadership team is comprised of award-winning, experienced Florida educational professionals, with decades of experience in the classroom, collaborating in PLC teams, and working alongside dedicated teachers to deliver excellent education to Florida students. Receiving repeated "A" School Grade Recognition, Florida Department of Education School of Excellence status, National School Health Safety Recognition, and national recognition through educational accreditation agencies, the leadership team is a hands-on group of supportive professionals that understands a school is only as strong as its teaching staff, family engagement, and school culture.