DECA Advisor/Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

American Heritage Schools is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Business Competition Coach / Advisor. You will mentor, coach, and guide students across multiple business organizations, with a primary focus on DECA, while providing supplemental administration and coaching for Young Investor Society (YIS), Global Research and Consulting (GRC), National Business Honor Society (NBHS), and Pre-Business Society( PBS).

The ideal candidate is a leadership-driven educator or business professional who can navigate the logistics of a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) while inspiring students to achieve elite-level competition results.

This role is central to maintaining our twenty-year reputation for excellence in pre-professional academic competitions.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Competitive Strategy: Guide students in selecting competition paths that align with their specific learning goals and career interests.

• Performance Prep: Lead comprehensive preparation for competitive testing, role-plays, presentations, case work, and project development.

• Leadership Mentoring: Collaborate with student officer teams to implement practice sessions, service events, social activities, and fundraisers.

• Instructional Excellence: Ensure a high-quality learning experience by planning and implementing innovative learning tasks; monitor student understanding frequently to ensure mastery.

• Differentiation: Modify learning tasks according to student needs and implement accommodations as directed.

• Culture & Environment: Foster an inclusive environment that upholds the core values of Knowledge, Integrity, and Compassion; establish routines for a productive physical environment.

• Logistics Management: Handle all registrations, form submittals, and item ordering for DECA; coordinate with appropriate staff to process payments.

• Travel Coordination: Work closely with the school’s Travel Coordinator to ensure the proper planning of all field trips, conferences, and competitions.

• Student Welfare: Monitor student behavior to ensure a positive learning environment; maintain standards of discipline in accordance with the student handbook and provide for students’ general safety.

• Reporting: Prepare progress reports, provide detailed comments as needed, and conduct parent/teacher conferences quarterly.

• Professional Communication: Maintain proactive, high-level communication with parents, principals, academic advisors, and the community regarding club activities.

• Cross-Campus Engagement: Regularly travel between the Broward and Palm Beach campuses (approx. 40-minute distance) to ensure program consistency and alignment with Department Directors.

• Collaborative Planning: Contribute to team planning and attend staff meetings; engage in Professional Learning Communities for cross-campus collaboration and reflection on instructional practices.

• Curriculum Contribution: Actively contribute to the school’s curriculum by sharing resources and feedback with colleagues.

• Professional Growth: Demonstrate a continuous commitment to professional learning and the promotion of the Business program.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• DECA Expertise: Minimum of 5 years as a DECA Advisor is required. Experience at the State administrative level is a significant plus.

• Coaching Excellence: Strong facilitation and editorial skills for written materials and high-stakes presentations.

• B.A./B.S. in Education or Business Administration from an accredited institution is preferred

• An academic or professional background in a business discipline is preferred but not required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others .

• Will have strong facilitation and coaching, and editorial skills for written materials and presentations.

• Ability to utilize educational technologies: Google/Microsoft Suites, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and educational tools (Kahoot, Quizlet, Formative, etc.).

• Organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

• Willingness to work non-traditional hours for practices/events and travel for school-funded competitions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Classroom

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged standing/ sitting

• Stooping and/or kneeling

BENEFITS

• 100% free tuition for all employees’ eligible children *

• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children

• Free Summer Day Camp for employees’ eligible children while working over the summer.

• Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working

• Yearly bonuses

• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Supplemental Insurance plans available

• Pet Insurance options

• Short-term & Long-term Disability options

• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

• Affordable Company housing when available

• Additional earnings available through Tutoring Department and Summer Education Programs

• Free Continuing Education available

* This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

OTHER

Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, at the discretion of the administration. The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time. This is not a contract of employment. If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment. This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities. This job description does not alter your “at-will” status.

AHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.