We are a public Montessori charter school serving children in preschool through high school. As a Montessori school our goal is self-motivated, self-aware, independent and empowered learners. We put emphasis on whole child development and practice Restorative Justice.

We are accepting applications for a full-time High School English Language Arts teacher for the upcoming school year. The successful candidate will hold a current State of Florida 6-12 ELA License.

This job is contingent on further reference checks by Innovation Montessori Ocoee, along with a background check, fingerprinting for a teacher through OCPS, and agree to engage in a 2- year Montessori training program.

We pay on par with OCPS.

We do not participate in FRS.

Position: Montessori Classroom Teacher
Reports To: Principal and/or Designee
Position Type: Salary / Exempt
Work Schedule: 10-Month Position, Monday – Friday

Hours: 7:50 am – 3:50 pm

Salary Schedule: 10-months, Performance Based Schedule
Board Approved Date: April 9, 2024

Job Purpose:
To create a supportive Montessori educational environment conducive to positive, whole child focused, student learning while actively contributing to the development and implementation of the school’s programs and goals.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree and certification or eligibility for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in the State of Florida.

· Montessori certification or willingness to complete certification as requested by the administration. Previous experience teaching in a Montessori classroom preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruction, Montessori Curriculum, Materials, and Classroom Management:

· Adherence to the ‘Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida’ (6A-10.0810).

· Maintain accurate ESE paperwork and supporting documents to reflect the appropriate service delivery models and compliance with service for all ESE students identified on the 504, IEP or EP.

· Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.

· Design and implement consistent, individual, and group lessons within the integrated Montessori and inquiry-based model (Secondary Only), supporting each child’s direction and success.

· Establish clear expectations for behavior and academic performance and foster a respectful and collaborative classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to take ownership of their learning.

· Seamlessly integrate Florida State standards into Montessori scope and sequence to provide high-quality state standard instruction.

· Conduct regular meetings with students to assess their own success and facilitate individualized progress.

· Prepare the Montessori classroom environment to meet students’ needs and interests.

· Participate in field trips and overnights as necessary.

· Attend meetings relevant to teaching at the school or as requested by the administration.

· Continuously engage in professional development, including conferences, training programs, and courses to deepen understanding of Montessori philosophy, instructional strategies, and best practices in education.

· Firm commitment to upholding the school’s vision, mission, and core values.

· Perform other related duties as required.

Parent Education, Meetings, and Conferences:

· Participate and assist in developing school functions, including open houses, orientation meetings, parent education, and school-wide activities.

· Prepare documents and reports necessary for parent-teacher conferences or other meetings requested by parents or school administration.

· Establish open lines of communication with parents/guardians through regular meetings, newsletters, and conferences to discuss student progress, classroom activities, and school events.

Record-Keeping and Data Assessment:

· Maintain student records, reports, evaluations, inventories, and tests.

· Complete all progress monitoring and benchmark assessments on time as scheduled by administration.

· Participate in all assessment-related training.

· Prepare student progress reports and assessment reports as required by administration.

· Coordinate with before- and after-school staff (where applicable) to ensure safe transitions for students.

Physical Requirements/Activity:

· Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

· The position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, lift (up to 20 pounds), finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing acuity, and visual acuity.

· Indoor and Outdoor: Classroom Teacher is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive performance-based compensation and benefits package in alignment with Florida statute.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $49,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English

School type:

• Charter school
• Montessori
• Public school

Application Question(s):

• Please enter your Florida Department of Education Teaching License number.

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• FL State 6-12 ELA License or SOE from the FL DOE (Required)
• Grades 6-12 Florida Teaching License? (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ocoee, FL 34761: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person