Rising Leaders Academy Hiring for Teacher Job at Panama City, FL Full Time

Rising Leaders Academy is an innovative charter school in Panama City, FL. We are hiring two elementary K – 6 teacher (full-time) and 1 art teacher for the upcoming school year 2022-2023. Through extensive professional development opportunities, you will grow as an educator who is highly trained to meet the needs of all learners through an engaging and active pedagogy.

Rising Leaders Academy utilizes the project-based Expeditionary Learning instructional framework aligned to the Florida Standards. If you are a dedicated life-long learner who wishes to expand his/her skills and teaching portfolio, you may be a great fit for Rising Leaders Academy.

Rising Leaders Academy is seeking to hire teachers who exemplify initiative and collaboration for its Expeditionary Learning instructional framework.

Responsibilities will include:
– Supporting the vision of Rising Leaders Academy in using the power of education, the endurance of language and culture and the virtue of relationships and community to help children rise to be leaders.

– Conducting and designing Learning Expeditions which support the state core standards.

– Participating in regular and ongoing professional development efforts to strive for excellence in education.

– Develop curriculum that aligns with the Common Core and Expeditionary Learning practices to engage the twenty-first century learner (http://www.elschools.org)

– Implement project based learning to promote critical thinking (http://elschools.org/best-practices/new-edition-expeditionary-learning-c…)

– Design authentic formative and summative assessments to inform instruction, document growth and give grades

– Communicate with students and families clear and instructive information about student progress

– Working cooperatively with the school team in all areas of instruction, assessment, documentation, parent involvement, and classroom management.

REQUIREMENTS:

– Bachelor’s degree required
– A valid Florida Educator’s certificate.
– Experience with Expeditionary Learning, or Project-based learning preferred.
– Familiarity with cultural diversity.
– Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and community members.
– Ability to be creative, resourceful, and reflective.
– Commitment to educational excellence.
-Possess strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to collaborate with a team and staff
– Have the capacity to establish a positive classroom culture with consistent and clear expectations.

TO APPLY:

1. Email the school. Be sure to put your LAST NAME and TEACHING POSITION you are applying for in the Subject line; e.g., “Smith 1st grade”

2. In the cover letter, indicate how your past experiences connect with Expeditionary Learning principles (http://www.elschools.org) and the Rising Leaders Academy philosophy (http://www.risingleadersacademy.org).

3. Attach your current resume.

After initial screening of resumes, the hiring committee will conduct phone interviews immediately, and follow with collection of documentation and live interviews.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $43,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $43,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Panama City, FL 32405: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location