Excelsior Prep Charter School Inc·Tampa, Florida
The teacher is responsible for providing educational leadership and instructional delivery to third-grade students in an innovative charter school. This includes developing strategic lesson plans, managing a safe classroom environment, and collaborating with parents and colleagues to maximize student achievement.
Instructional position responsible for the educational leadership of students in a group or class in an innovative charter school. The educational leader is expected to understand and demonstrate the use of the school's curriculum, student instruction and assessment to maximize educational achievement for all students; work collaboratively to ensure a working and learning climate for all students that is safe, secure and respectful. Implementing strategies to reach the multiple intelligences of students through creative lessons is required.
Understands central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) taught and makes the subject matter meaningful to students.
Develops a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support and inquiry.
Engages every student in grade level appropriate learning experiences that promote performance.
Listens and interacts effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and community members, respecting diverse perspectives.
Demonstrates respect for students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.
Models and reinforces self-discipline and responsibility.
Works effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support student’s learning and well- being.
Provides professional leadership to establish a culture conducive to learning and student diversity, involves students in the development of a mission and goals that support the school’s goals and guide classroom decisions, and uses data for continual improvement.
Develops and implements a strategic planning system including course, unit, and lesson plans.
Provides opportunities for students to demonstrate appropriate progress toward graduation expectations: knowledgeable, lifelong learner; responsible individual; effective communicator; problem solver; collaborative team worker, and self-directed learner.
Provides students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement.
Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to determine whether students have achieved high standards and modifies instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
Understands how students learn and provides learning opportunities that support intellectual, social, and personal development of diverse learners.
Establishes and maintains a safe and secure classroom environment.
Manages student misconduct promptly and resolves conflict and crises effectively.
Promotes independent and collaborative work ethic.
Benefits: 401k Vision Dental Life PTO
Bachelor’s degree or higher and state teaching certification 2-year minimum previous experience teaching at the k-12 level Math Endorsement K-12 or 6-12 Understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Market context
Florida schools regularly seek elementary teachers, and third-grade roles can be competitive because they require both state certification eligibility and alignment with a Catholic school’s mission. Candidates should review the school’s certification and faith-formation expectations early, since this posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm your bachelor’s degree, Florida certification eligibility, and readiness to complete any required professional and faith-based certifications.
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