UPPER ELEMENTARY TEACHER 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR

UPPER ELEMENTARY TEACHER 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR Full Time Teach10/12 Hollywood, FL, US 8 days ago Requisition ID: 1133 Upper Elementary Teacher Seeking qualified and passionate elementary teachers. Competitive compensation package. Providing a heart space where educators can help build a creative school environment. This is an opportunity to join, connect, and grow with something greater than yourself. Job Summary Upper Elementary teacher is responsible for the educational leadership of students in a group or class in an innovative charter school. The educational leader is expected to understand and demonstrate the use of the school’s curriculum, student instruction, and assessment to maximize educational achievement for all students work collaboratively to ensure a working and learning climate for all students that is safe, secure and respectful. Implementing strategies to reach students' multiple intelligences through creative lessons is required. Responsibilities and Duties of Upper Elementary Teacher Understands central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) taught and makes the subject matter meaningful to students. Develops a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support and inquiry. Engages every student in grade level appropriate learning experiences that promote performance. Listens and interacts effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and community members, respecting diverse perspectives. Demonstrates respect for students, colleagues, administrators, and parents. Models and reinforces self-discipline and responsibility. Works effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students’ learning and well-being. Provides professional leadership to establish a culture conducive to learning and student diversity, involves students in developing a mission and goals that support the school’s goals and guide classroom decisions, and uses data for continual improvement. Develop and implement a strategic planning system, including course, unit and lesson plans. Provide opportunities for students to demonstrate appropriate progress toward graduation expectations: knowledgeable, lifelong learner; responsible individual; effective communicator; problem solver; collaborative team worker; and self‑directed learner. Provides students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement. Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to determine whether students have achieved high standards and modifies instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement. Understands how students learn and provides learning opportunities supporting diverse learners' intellectual, social, and personal development. Establishes and maintains a safe and secure classroom environment. Manages student misconduct promptly and resolves conflict and crises effectively. Promotes independent and collaborative work ethic. Develops and manages human resources within the classroom by maintaining a professional development plan and engaging in professional development activities, recognizing students and parents for contributions to goal achievement. Uses teaching and learning strategies that reflect each student’s culture, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic background. Seeks resources necessary to achieve classroom and school goals, such as course materials that match the reading level of students. Uses classroom processes that support effective teaching and learning to promote high student achievement, designing lessons to promote all students engaged in learning all the time through such strategies as active learning, hands‑on application, and teacher‑student and student‑student conversations about the learning. Uses appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes. Demonstrates positive classroom results and trends. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications for Elementary Teacher Bachelor’s degree from a fully accredited college or university. Possession of, or eligibility for, a Florida teaching certificate for the level and subject area to be taught. Equal Opportunity Employer Avant Garde Academy, Inc. (AGA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a non‑discriminatory educational provider. AGA's policy is to comply with all applicable state and federal laws regarding non‑discrimination in employment and educational programs and services. AGA will not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, athletic programs, and other school programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr