What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Kindergarten - 8th Grade Teacher position at Small School?
Job Title: Full Time Kindergarten - 8th Grade Teacher
Start Date: August 15, 2025
Salary: Starting at $60,000 commensurate with work and educational experience.
Qualified candidates will be eligible, if selected, to receive additional incentives including 75% health care coverage, Card Sound toll pass, tuition reduction for children and periodic performance bonuses during the school year.
Reports to: Head of School and Assistant Head of School
Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher, have experience working with elementary aged children, and currently reside in South Florida.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred;
- Experience teaching in lower elementary grades;
- Oral and written fluency in English required;
- Local residence (South Florida) required;
- Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills;
- Works collegially and collaboratively with colleagues;
- Background check and fingerprinting required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides student-centered and age appropriate instruction;
- Maintains a nurturing and supportive environment in the classroom that promotes genuine connections with each student;
- Communicates effectively and regularly with parents and teachers in support of each student’s development and growth;
- Supports and maintains all established routines and procedures of the school;
- Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which teachers are subject and which good teaching practices dictate;
- Attends faculty meetings, parent meetings, educational workshops, training, and professional development opportunities, etc.
- Performs other duties as determined by the Head of School and Assistant Head of School.
For more information about The Academy at Ocean Reef please visit www.oracademy.org
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000