K-5 Teacher, Beach Campus

Location: Jacksonville, FL, 32233

Seaside Charter Schools (SSC) embrace the whole child – Head, Heart, and Hands – through an education that integrates each child’s creative, intellectual, emotional, physical, and social domains. Seaside employs an interdisciplinary liberal arts program inspired by Waldorf principles where art, music, and movement are integrated with core academic instruction. Seaside was the first established (and now also the largest) public Waldorf institution in the Southeast USA.

Seaside Charter teachers guide learning in pursuit of curriculum goals by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects. They employ a variety of instructional media and techniques that consider any physical limitations of the location as well as the needs and capabilities of the participating individuals or student groups as they strive to implement the district’s instructional goals and objectives.

• Perform instruction for assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• Before the commencement of the school year, plan a program of study (with syllabus) designed to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; prepare for classes assigned; be expected to show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity levels and interests.
• Provide supervision to protect students from situations detrimental to learning or conditions that might be harmful to their physical and/or mental health and safety; take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assess student performance regularly and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
• Monitor potential student learning disabilities on an ongoing basis; seek assistance from designated specialists as required.
• Assist SSC administration in the implementation of any policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner; encourage students to maintain established standards of classroom behavior.
• Devote the necessary time for preparation, lesson plans, and grading papers outside of class instruction time.
• Provide reasonable availability to students and parents to discuss education-related matters outside the instructional day when required or requested.
• Effectively utilize teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) by providing them with purposeful assignments and supervising their activity; cooperate with department heads to evaluate the job performance of the teacher aide(s).
• May be required to cover additional classrooms; observe two or more main lesson classes per year.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Maintain teaching day schedule of 8 AM to 3:45 PM and evening/weekend as scheduled.
• Attend parent conferences in November and as requested throughout the school year.
• Attend mid-August and End of Year meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
• Florida Department of Education Certificate in an appropriate subject area
• Knowledge of Public Waldorf pedagogy
• Knowledge of childhood development (PreK-12)
• Knowledge of public-school requirements

• An understanding of Waldorf philosophy and methodology with a commitment to implementation in a public charter school setting
• Proven experience and effectiveness in improving student achievement in the classroom and school
• A commitment to educational equity and a passion for teaching and working with students from diverse backgrounds
• A commitment to continuous improvement in instructional practices
• Self-motivated and results-driven
• An energetic and positive approach to job responsibilities
• Experience working with parents
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and apply lessons learned
• An ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy

• Ability to work with children in an educational setting
• Ability to create an environment where children from all backgrounds are comfortable and encouraged
• Ability to implement continuous improvement processes
• Ability to establish and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with others
• Knowledge of relevant subject content
• Computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills with a willingness to learn other new skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Presentation development and delivery skills
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks to effectively meet deadlines
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to display tact, patience, and courtesy in building relationships with families
• Maintain consistently punctual and regular attendance