English/Social Studies Teacher

We are searching for a core academic teacher in grades 6-12 certified in English and/or Social Studies in an alternative education program for parenting students. This is a unique opportunity for the teacher who is passionately dedicated to changing the lives of their students. A dedicated group of professionals who educate pregnant and parenting middle and high school students and their children, we are a community that focuses on the holistic needs of everyone, without sacrificing the high expectations we have of ourselves and our students. As our certified English Teacher, you will:

• Set the goals of the student within each course, with both timely progress and comprehension
• Understand how to plan for effective classroom instruction in live taught and online learning settings by utilizing higher level reasoning skills, central concepts, and key elements of the discipline
• Remediate online coursework depending on student need and academic gaps
• Create lesson plans that effectively utilize all materials and resources available to achieve the objectives of the curriculum and adheres to state standards
• Keep and maintain accurate assignment calendars, lesson plans, and grade books
• Create an environment that is conducive for student learning and involvement
• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety
• Models positive engagement with school culture and mission
• Model appropriate personal and professional boundaries
• Create learning objectives that are clear and relevant to curriculum
• Promots confidence and perseverance in the student that stimulate increased personal student responsibility for achieving the goals of the curriculum
• Promote graduation requirements, necessity of obtaining credits, achieving a strong GPA, college readiness, etc
• Strive to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning and demonstrate empathy and understanding of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds of learners
• Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity throughout TCA community
• Utilize data to assess the progress and academic growth of students
• Assesse and manage daily student progress using real-time data entry in online learning setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with major in subject being taught or related area
• Attains and/or maintains certification and endorsements by required deadlines
• Minimum one year teaching experience, preferably in an at-risk youth environment, or equivalent experience leading in an academic capacity
• Valid Florida ID or Florida Driver’s License
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening
• Knowledge of state and school districts policies preferred

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume/CV. Position will be filled for next academic year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,500.00 - $47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,500 - $47,500