What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economics Educator position at gpac?
GPAC is partnering with a innovative, growing K-12 independent school located near downtown Miami that is looking to identify a Micro/Macro Economics Teacher for the coming school year (2025-26).
This school is seeking candidates for these full-time, on-site positions who are:
Teachers provide a learning experience that is culturally relevant, challenging, and fun. Candidates should be driven to prepare children for the future by helping them build confidence and a strong sense of self-worth as well as understanding and application of concepts.
Responsibilities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
This school is seeking candidates for these full-time, on-site positions who are:
- Mission-Driven
- Resourceful
- Passionate
- Candidates with prior teaching experience in private school or higher education settings are highly preferred.**
Teachers provide a learning experience that is culturally relevant, challenging, and fun. Candidates should be driven to prepare children for the future by helping them build confidence and a strong sense of self-worth as well as understanding and application of concepts.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver comprehensive lesson plans covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, and personal finance.
- Teach classes as assigned, providing effective and professional classroom instruction, assessment, and management.
- Design and implement curriculum and instruction consistent with the mission, values, and standards established with the program.
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and on enhancing instructional practices and strategies.
- Establish effective communications and relationships with students and parents.
- Exhibit a growth mindset about teaching practices and work toward professional goals and development.
- Develop and maintain professional, collaborative, and collegial relationships with faculty and staff, as well as with community partners to the benefit of students and classes.
- Participate in required non-classroom activities, including Back to School Night(s), parent/student conferences, retreats, faculty and meetings, field trips, and special activities and performance events.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in education, teaching, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- At least two years of teaching experience in a K-12 setting.
- Florida teaching certification in applicable grade/content area(s) preferred
- Strong communication skills (oral and written).
- Deep dedication to learning and developing as an educator.
- Collaborative work style paired with the ability to take initiative.
- Strong classroom management skills and expertise in differentiating instruction.
- Eagerness to learn new technology and systems.
- Strong understanding of teaching through a balanced literacy approach.
- Experience with a problem-solving and discussion-based instructional approach.
- Strong analytical abilities and enthusiasm for data-driven instruction.
- Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace change, growth, and learning.
- Experience working closely with diverse families.
- Project-based, individualized learning model
- Small class sizes & manageable class schedule
- Intentional focus on joy and collaboration
- Professional development and support
- Highly competitive salary & full benefits package
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
