Teacher (Certified & Non-Certified) for 2024-2025 school year Position Available In Polk, Florida

Teacher (Certified & Non-Certified) for 2024-2025 school year Life Skills Academy – 3.5 Lake Alfred, FL Job Details Full-time $33,000 – $42,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Bilingual School experience Childcare Teaching Certification Early childhood education 3 years Bachelor’s degree Private school Teaching Entry level Full Job Description Hiring for the following grade levels: Blended classrooms K-12 Our Mission Life Skills Academy is a private school serving grades Pre-K – 12th. We are a 501(c)3 charitable organization whose mission is to provide education, therapy, life skills, career training, and job placement opportunities for students with diverse and special needs. Why Work With Us? We are a Public Student Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer. Smaller class sizes than the public school system Four (4) weeks of paid time off during student breaks. Summers off! Our Team members say they have a good work/life balance, job security, and feel a sense of achievement in their jobs. Requirements for this Position To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the team member assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Essential Functions of this Job Instructional Process Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the school’s philosophy, goals and objectives. Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximizes time on task. Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual needs of students. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies. Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits. Provides progress and interim reports as required. Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, therapists, tutors, and volunteers as needed. Recognizes learning problems and make referrals as appropriate. Demonstrates a strong grasp of subject matter. Uses effective oral, visual, and written expression. Curriculum Development Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school’s curriculum for in-classroom and and virtual platform (when necessary). Assists in the on-going revision process. Assists in the selection of instructional materials. Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities. Classroom Management Develops, in accordance with district and building guidelines, reasonable rules of in-classroom behavior (and remote learning when necessary) and appropriate discipline techniques which are consistently applied. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect student privacy, equipment, materials and atmosphere. Relationship Management Upholds and enforces school policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations and is supportive of them to parents, outside support partners, and the public. Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time. Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed. Works cooperatively with parents to facilitate distance learning (when necessary) and to strengthen the educational program for their children. Expected to maintain cooperative relations with other team members by way of face-to-face contact, Teams discussions, and interact with outside support partners and leadership. Professional Growth Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning. Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations. Cooperates with the leadership team in planning appropriate in-service training programs on a building or district level. Attends team meetings as required. Student Evaluation Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher-made test, sample of students work, mastery skills check lists, criterion-referenced tests and norm-referenced tests. Makes appropriate adjustments in instructional plan based on assessed results. Performs duties necessary to maintain the accountability required by the Principal/Asst. Principal. Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws. Other Essential Function of this Job Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to work cooperatively with parents, other team members, school leadership and outside agency partners in providing services to students. Ability to develop concepts and ideas and relate both in oral and virtual form. Knowledge of child development. Ability to administer online testing instruments as required. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, parents, other team members, and leadership. Must be able to work in a flexible offsite work environment to meet the needs of the position. Bilingual/biliterate preferred. Experience with Microsoft Teams a plus. Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements (at least one required) 3 or more years of public and/or private school teaching. Special skills, knowledge, or experience that qualifies Educator to provide instruction in subject(s) taught. Bachelor’s Degree or higher. Teaching Certification not required. Work Context Requires sitting, standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of communication systems, such as computers, software, electronic mail, and telephones. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with students, parents, internal and external contacts, and with the public. Physical Environment Requires working indoors and outdoors. Requires sitting, standing and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently weighing more than 20 pounds.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$32,000.00 – $42,000.00 per year (10 months/summers off)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$33,000.00 – $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Ability to

Commute:

Lake Alfred, FL 33850 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Lake Alfred, FL 33850: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person