Somerset Academy Canyons is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. We are seeking dynamic and innovative Social Studies teacher to join our team. Somerset Academy promotes a transformational culture that maximizes student achievement and the development of accountable, global learners in a safe and enriching environment that fosters high-quality education.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or above)
• Valid Florida Department of Education teaching certificate (professional or temporary)
• Valid Florida Department of Education statement of eligibility
• Somerset Academy Canyons is a Drug-Free workplace.
• All candidates are required to pass a mandatory drug screening and background check.

Core Instructional Responsibilities:

• Implement a rigorous curriculum aligned with the Florida Standards
• Prepare lesson plans that differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with various learning styles
• Maintain attendance and grade records as required by the school
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing and use that data to drive instruction
• Ensure that all 504 plans and IEPs are met to support the individual needs of all students
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies; daily activities, materials, and technology that demonstrate an understanding of the various learning styles and needs of all students
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
• Maintain open and regular communication through conferences and data chats with parents, students, colleagues, and principals to discuss academic, behavioral, and social progress
• Enforce and uphold the school’s mission, vision, values, policies, culture, and model the school’s values in all interactions with students, colleagues, families, and the community
• Demonstrate content mastery
• Work collaboratively as a team
• Adhere to all child abuse reporting requirements/laws
• Comply with the standards of conduct, ethics, and/or conflicts of interest for teachers and/or employees of the school
• Attend department, staff, school, district, and parent meetings
• Participate in various students and school activities
• Perform supervisory duties as assigned by the Principal and Assistant Principals (morning and afternoon duty, administer state tests, etc.)
• Maintain current state licensure(s) and/or certification(s) as required by the law
• Pursue and engage in opportunities for professional growth
• Perform other duties as assigned by Administration

Visit us at www.somersetcanyons.com for more information about our school.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $51,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification or Statement of Elig from FLDOE (Preferred)

Work Location: In person