The Village of Excellence Academy employs professionals who will work beyond the job description to meet the goal of developing self-disciplined students who achieve high academic standards in a safe, caring learning environment.

The elementary teacher is responsible for the education of each pupil in his or her charge and for working with students, parents, other teachers and staff toward achieving the goals set forth in the Village of Excellence Academy mission statement.

The Village of Excellence Academy employs a "departmentalize" framework, which allows teachers to work as experts in the fields of language arts and social studies as well as mathematics and science.

(1) Open Position for 5th Grade, Math/Science

Minimum qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. required; Must be eligible and apply for Certification in Florida;
• Prefer at least 2 years elementary classroom teaching experience;
• Demonstrated experience working with challenging groups in a student-centered environment with varied approaches to meeting student needs;

• Demonstrated initiative and skills in the following areas: relationship and community building, classroom management, communication, conflict resolution, creativity, problem solving, decision making and time management.

Salary:

Non-Certified: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00

Certified: $47,500.00

Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of 3rd-grade students, focusing on literacy, math, and other core subjects.
- Utilize effective communication skills to interact with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Utilize classroom experience to effectively address behavioral issues and promote a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Incorporate relevant skills such as tutoring and working with children to provide individualized support to students as needed.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the overall educational experience and support the school's mission and goals.
- Stay updated on best practices in education and implement innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning outcomes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 3rd grade

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

School subjects:

• Reading

School type:

• Charter school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Title-1 School: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person