Elementary Teacher

at  Providence Christian Preparatory School

Company OverviewProvidence Christian Preparatory School is a growing private independent Christian school located in Orlando, Florida. We have been serving students within our community since 2003. We are anchored by our mission… “To inspire students to develop their spiritual purpose, achieve academic excellence and reach their highest potential.” Our school offers a rigorous and demanding curriculum that aligns with Florida Standards. We teach the whole child by providing lesson plans that integrate faith, culture and 21st century context. We believe that every child is capable and incredible with unique talents that should be cultivated and celebrated.Job SummaryThe successful candidate will provide a rigorous learning environment for our elementary school students. This position involves helping students to develop as individuals as well as master the subjects they need to succeed. You will be responsible for developing lesson plans and then implementing those plans in the classroom, giving you the flexibility to tailor your lessons to both you and your students’ interests and strengths. This can extend outside the classroom and may include assisting with field trips, coaching sports school clubs and extracurricular activities. More than anything else, elementary school teachers must develop their student’s unique talents and foster in them a passion for learning and growing.Job Responsibilitieso Teach students in a classroom setting and manage their daily work output.o Develop teaching and learning materials for use in class, including lesson plans, quizzes, exams, homework, projects and assignments that make use of all student skills.o Follow the approved curriculum and modify lesson plans and materials as needed to make them suitable for students’ current learning levels.o Monitor and track student progress and issue grades.o Utilize classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.o Timely documentation of incidents and accidents that occur in under their supervision.o Adhere to the approved classroom schedule.o Maintain professional relationships with parents and legal guardians of students to keep them informed of their child’s progress.o Work collaboratively with other teachers and administrators, including special ed teachers, teacher’s aids and counsellors, to provide individualized support for each student on a regular basis.o Collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and provide meaningful feedback regularly.o Ensure that students meet educational standards and school performance goals for their grade level.o Comply with internal operational procedures and regulatory requirements.o Comply with health and safety regulations to ensure the wellbeing of all students.o Maintain professional relationships between school, regulators and other stakeholders.o Encouraging parental involvement by participating in school activities and events, connecting home and school.o Participate in ongoing professional development and keep teaching credentials and skills current.o Supervising the proper care of school equipment.o Performing other duties and projects as assigned by the school administration team.Job Skills & QualificationsMinimum Qualifications and Skills:o Bachelor’s Degreeo Basic technology skillso Effective organizational skillso Proficient oral and written communication skillso Experience of working in a classroom settingEssential Requirements:o Level II background screening clearanceo Ability to speak for long periods of timeo Possess a strong passion for working with children.o Must be reliable and able to maintain acceptable attendance.o Must be coachable and willing to grow professionallyo Must be an active team player.o Creative problem-solving skills.Applicants must have the ability to participate in tasks that require moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).Hours of work may vary. Typical schedules are set between the hours of 7:30 am and 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday.Benefits and Perks include:o 401Ko Dentalo Visiono Paid holidayso Paid personal time offo Employee Discountso Tuition discounts for students of employees.

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