Middle School Science Teacher

Rising Leaders Academy is a Grade A, innovative, public charter school in Panama City, FL. We have been recognized as a School of Excellence by FL Department of Education, and have been designated a Purple Star school by the US Dept of Justice. We were also ranked as the # 1 charter school in the country by Niche.

We are looking for creative, passionate midd school science teacher with a growth mindset, who thrive in collaborative environments, to join our school family. 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. We provide a supportive, positive, and collaborative environment for our faculty & staff.

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 a science teacher 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 Florida B.E.S.T, and NGSSS standards.

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

- Develop curriculum that aligns with the Expeditionary Learning practices to engage the twenty-first century learner (http://www.elschools.org) and Florida B.E.S.T. Standards

- 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 monitor student learning

- 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 (K-6) or (PK-3), or Subject Area (or statement of eligibility indicating applicant meets initial qualification for certification).
- Experience with Expeditionary Learning orProject-based learning preferred, or excitement and willingness to embrace project-based, creative instructional methodologies.
- 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

Schedule:

• School Hours, 7:30 - 3:30
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

• Teaching: A minimum of 1-3 years' teaching experience required. Three to five years' experience preferred.

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: We utilize a Bay County, Florida district-aligned, Teacher Salary Scale, which begins new teachers (Bachelors Degree, with starting experience) at $48,280.00 per year. The salary scale increases for experienced teachers, with creditable years of teaching service, and for those who hold specialized degrees. Teachers are eligible to participate in additional duties, club and athletic coaching roles, or serve on school teams, for additional compensation, based on school needs and budget.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,250.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Elementary Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• , current Florida teaching certification? (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Panama City, FL 32405: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,250 - $48,280