AMERICAN LEARNING·Delray Beach, Florida
The teacher is responsible for educating students by implementing innovative learning tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining a productive classroom environment. They must also collaborate with colleagues, communicate with parents, and contribute to the school's curriculum framework.
American Heritage Schools – Palm Beach Campus is now accepting applications for a Middle School and High School English Teacher for the 26/27 school year. Honors and AP experience is preferred.
The classroom teacher is responsible for educating and supporting students to help them reach learning targets. Teachers must be content area experts who make sound instructional decisions, create and maintain a learning environment where positive relationships are built and routines and procedures are in place to create collective responsibility. Teachers are responsible for providing rich learning tasks for intellectual engagement, assessing formatively and summatively, and providing feedback to students for their academic achievement.
Secondary duties & responsibilities
If teaching in the Academy Program, provide expert differentiated instruction and demonstrate strategies for meeting the needs of students with mild learning differences
Manage facility and equipment for specialized instructional areas such as Science, Engineering, etc. as warranted. Examples include Science and Engineering labs, Environmental Education Center, Dance rooms, Theaters, Gymnasium, Weight Room, etc.
Coordinate and attend events for specialized instructional areas as warranted including but not limited to Open House, Pre-Professional Education Night, Fine Arts Festival, Theater Productions, Band and Orchestra Concerts, School Fairs/Contests, District and State Competitions
Ensure the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support from teaching assistants; evaluate teacher assistants annually
Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, in the discretion of the administration.
The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time.
This is not a contract of employment.
If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment.
This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities.
This job description does not alter your “at-will” status.
AHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Candidates should have a minimum of three years of teaching experience and hold a valid Florida State Teaching License. A bachelor's degree in education is required, with preference given to those with honors or AP experience and relevant certifications.
Market context
Florida English Teacher roles are often available in districts and Catholic schools that need certified classroom teachers who can support literacy and writing instruction. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for a bachelor’s degree, a valid Florida Educator Certificate, background clearance, and alignment with Catholic educational values. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of lesson planning and classroom management.