The Academy at Ocean Reef Hiring for Full Time Grade 4 and 5 Teacher (10 students) Job at Key Largo, FL Full Time

School: The Academy at Ocean Reef is a coeducational, Toddler-8th Grade independent school dedicated to providing the highest quality of education and preparing students for highly selective secondary schools.

Mission Statement: The Academy at Ocean Reef is a socioeconomically diverse educational community. Students are educated in a nurturing, challenging environment that positions them for future leadership and success.

Job Title: Grade 4 and 5 Teacher (10 students)

Start Date: August 29, 2022

Hours Per Week: Full-time position, 7:45am-4:00pm Monday-Thursday; 7:45 am-3:00 pm on Friday.

Salary: $50,000-$70,000, commensurate with work and educational experience. Qualified candidates will be eligible, if selected, to receive a signing bonus and additional incentives including 75% health care coverage, toll pass, and periodic bonuses during the school year.

Qualified candidates will: possess a bachelor’s degree or higher, have experience working with elementary aged children, and currently live in the area

Reports to Head of School, Mr. Jerome Murphy and Assistant Head of School, Mrs. Jaren Evans

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred;
• Experience teaching in lower elementary grades;
• Oral and written fluency in English required;
• Local residence (South Florida) required;
• Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills;
• Works collegially and collaboratively with colleagues;
• Background check and fingerprinting required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides student-centered and age appropriate instruction;
• Maintains a nurturing and supportive environment in the classroom that promotes genuine connections with each student;
• Communicates effectively and regularly with parents and teachers in support of each student’s development and growth;
• Supports and maintains all established routines and procedures of the school;
• Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which teachers are subject and which good teaching practices dictate;
• Attends faculty meetings, parent meetings, educational workshops, training, and professional development opportunities, etc.
• Performs other duties as determined by the Head of School and Assistant Head of School.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location