Kindergarten-2nd Grade Teacher

Pinecrest Academy Connerton is opening in August 2025 and we are looking to hire a brand new set of teachers. This posting is for those interested in teaching primary grades (Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd Grade).

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:

Core Instructional Responsibilities:

• Implements a rigorous curriculum aligned to the BEST Standards
• Prepares lesson plans that differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with various learning styles
• Maintains attendance and grade records as required by school
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing and use the data to guide instruction.
• Creates innovated/rigorous lessons to implement
• Ensures that all 504 & IEPs are met to support the individual needs of the student
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies; daily activities; materials and manipulatives; and, equipment and technology that demonstrate an understanding of the various learning styles and needs of all students.
• Implements Response to Intervention (RtI) and Response to Behavior (RtB) plans and understands his/her role at all Tier levels.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students and maintain student discipline in the classroom.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct and Student Handbook.
• Maintain open and regular communication by conducting conferences and data chats with parents, students, principals and teachers to discuss academic, social and behavioral progress.

Core Professional Responsibilities

• Enforce and uphold the school's mission, vision, values, policies, and culture and model the school's values in all interactions with students, families, community members, and staff.
• Demonstrate content mastery.
• Work collaboratively with a team.
• Adhere to all child abuse reporting requirements/laws.
• Comply with the standards of conduct, ethics and/or conflicts of interest for teachers and/or employees of the School.
• Maintain records as required (i.e. data binders, call logs, etc.).
• Maintain current state licensure(s) and/or certification(s) as required by law.
• Keep informed of and comply with applicable federal, state and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend faculty and/or other required meetings.
• Participates in grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Perform supervisory duties as assigned by principal (i.e. carline, recess duty, etc.).
• Pursue and engage in opportunities for professional growth.

· Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Required Qualifications:

· Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or above from a regionally accredited college or university or an approved institution;

· Valid Florida teaching certificate or have reciprocity eligibility from another state or country.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

· Ability to comprehend and follow directives; and,

· Perform related work as required.

Work hours:

· 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,300.00 - $58,602.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Florida Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Land O' Lakes, FL 34637 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,300 - $58,602