Elementary Education Teacher

Company: Naples Classical Academy
Location: Naples
Posted on: July 31, 2022

Job Description:

*About Us What Makes Us Unique?*Imagine a school in which well-educated, articulate, and engaged teachers explicitly convey real knowledge to students using traditional teaching methods with the mission of training the minds and improving the hearts of young people through a rigorous, classical education in the liberal arts and sciences.Our Scholars receive instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue, in a culture that demands moral virtue, decorum, respect, discipline, and studiousness among students and faculty, where there is acknowledgement of objective standards of correctness, logic, beauty, weightiness, and truth intrinsic to the liberal arts.We are a tuition-free public charter school, privately managed with our own board of directors. We are seeking educators that want to train minds and inspire hearts and are committed to working alongside you in achieving that goal.*About this Role*This is a salaried, exempt position with a 10-month work schedule and standard hours of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday Friday. Salary will be set annually on a performance-based schedule. Teachers report to the Head of School.Our teachers provide educational leadership for our scholars by understanding, demonstrating the use of, and implementing the school's curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment methods to maximize educational achievement for all scholars. They work collaboratively to ensure a working and learning climate for all scholars that is safe, secure, and respectful.*Primary Objectives** Demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to classical education and consistently developing, fostering, and advancing these concepts in our scholars.* Demonstrating understanding and mastery of central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) taught, and effectively transmitting this knowledge to scholars while making the subject matter meaningful.* Engaging every scholar in grade level-appropriate learning experiences that promote intellectual and moral development.* Developing and implementing a planning system including course, unit, and lesson plans.* Using formal and informal assessment strategies to determine whether scholars have achieved high standards and modifying instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.* Providing scholars and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement.* Developing and maintaining a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, kindness, support, and inquiry.* Maintaining a professional development plan and engaging in professional development activities.* Listening and interacting effectively with parents, colleagues and community members while respecting diverse perspectives.*Professional Qualifications** Bachelor's degree from a fully accredited college or university.* Possession of, or eligibility for, a Florida teaching certificate for the level and subject area to be taught. We will provide guidance and assistance regarding the certification (licensing) process.This organization is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in all areas of recruitment, selection, placement, training, assignment, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, retention, and promotion. The board commits itself to the policy that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or disability. All decisions with regard to employment shall be in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to FridayWork Location: One location

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