Kindergarten Teacher

Centner Academy is a progressive, independent ‘happiness’ school that combines a deep commitment to emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and happiness with a challenging curriculum including foreign language acquisition, entrepreneurial thinking, problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. Centner Academy’s mission is to promote:

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  Happy, thriving student
• sRigorous curriculum that engages student
• sMindfulness and emotional intelligenc
• eEffective foreign language acquisitio
• nProject- and problem-based learnin
• gEntrepreneurial thinkin
• gPersonalized learning journey
• sHabits to optimize neurodevelopmen

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Centner Academy’s curriculum philosophy was developed by a team of seasoned educators to meet the needs and expectations of globally minded families. Our intention is to shape future adults who are not only confident and poised to succeed, but who also have the character and skills needed to make the world a better, kinder, and more loving place for al

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Centner Academy is seeking energetic and creative Kindergarten Lead Teacher to join its growing faculty for the 2025-2026 school year. Please indicate your position(s) of interest in your cover letter. Must be comfortable being in person on campus with students. Shifts will be 8 hours dai

ly.
Responsibili

• tiesTeach reading, writing, math, and science to Kindergarten students, providing effective and professional classroom instruction, assessment, and managem
• ent.Develop lesson plans consistent with the mission, values, and standards established with the Centner prog
• ram.Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and on enhancing instructional practices and strateg
• ies.Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student’s abil
• ity.Re-teach, reinforce, and/or consolidate specific reading, writing, math, and science skills or concepts with struggling students through intervention groups as nee
• ded.Work with the Counselor to aid students in achieving the maximum development and growth, both within and beyond the classroom, achieved through observation of students' behavior and needs, consultation with the Counselor, Principal, and other professionals, when indica
• ted.Provide accelerated instruction and enrichment as needed to stude
• nts.Refine assessment practices to establish goals and objectives for students using developmentally appropriate evaluation procedures, and regularly review these with teachers, administrators, and pare
• nts.Maintain accurate and completes student records and complete required reports in a timely and professional man
• ner.Act as a liaison between school, parents, and outside support speciali
• sts.Teach in-person with the ability to pivot to teach through distance learning as nee
• ded.Be responsible at all times for the supervision of students in your care during classes and for students generally at all times when on campus or off cam
• pus.Provide weekly coverage for recess, lunch and arrival/dismissal dut
• ies.Participate in required non-classroom activities, including Back to School Night(s), parent/student conferences, retreats, faculty and Centner meetings, field trips, and special activities and performance eve
• nts.Develop and maintain professional, collaborative, and collegial relationships with faculty and staff, as well as with community partners to the benefit of students and clas
• ses.Support the work of the Principal and administrative leadership t
• eam.Help to maintain school policies, regulations, and expectati
• ons.Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Centner administrat

ion.
Essential skills and exper

• ienceFlorida teaching credential preferred, including a minimum of bachelor’s de
• gree.At least two years of experience teaching prekindergarten/kindergarten stud
• ents.Strong communication skills (oral and writ
• ten).Deep dedication to learning and developing as an educ
• ator.Collaborative work style paired with the ability to take initia
• tive.Strong classroom management skills and expertise in differentiating instruc

tion.
Nonessential skills and expe

• rienceKnowledge of reading and writing as developmental processes and/or training in reading programs, such as Orton-Gillingham, RAVE-O, Wilson, etc. is
• a plusFamiliarity and proficiency with teaching Math in Focus or another Singapore Math based app
• roach.Comfort with technology and an openness to integrate academic technology into the classroom; experience with Google Classroom, Zoom, SeeSaw and other online platforms is a
• plus.Strong analytical abilities and enthusiasm for data-driven instru
• ction.Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace change, growth, and lea
• rning.Experience working closely with diverse fam

ilies.
To apply, please submit a copy of your resume. Compensation is competitive and based on experience. Staff training often occurs in summer

months.
Centner Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is the policy of the school that employment decisions for all applicants and employees will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected under local, state, or federal law. No employee will be retaliated against for raising concerns under this policy. We seek each employee’s contribution and assistance in helping us maintain equal employment oppo