Grade 5 Teacher (beginning November 30) Harlem Heights Charter School Fort Myers, FL Job Details Full-time $52,500 - $56,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Professional networking Program development Teaching Certification Elementary Education Teaching Certification Employee relationship building Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Subject-specific Teaching Certification Student support Desktop applications Relationship building Computer skills Full Job Description Do you want to create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members?

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plans individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, diverse backgrounds and abilities of students. Assists in establishing department or grade level curriculum objectives and the development of the comprehensive plan for the implementation and evaluation of the objectives. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress report as required. Diagnoses the learning strengths and weaknesses of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as deemed appropriate. Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents on a regular basis. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for support personnel and school volunteers to work cooperatively with department heads or grade level chairmen, evaluates their effectiveness. Uses appropriate technology in teaching and the learning process. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records and reports as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation. Provides for personal professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as deemed necessary. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others. Adheres to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and meets all school and district policy requirements. Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, services and programs. Recognizes overt indicators of student distress or abuse and takes appropriate action based on school procedures and law. Establish appropriate testing environment and test security.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field Valid Florida teacher certification covering appropriate area of responsibility. Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups. Experience with industry-standard computer applications.

Pay:

$52,500.00 - $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location:

In person