Environmental Science Teacher

American Heritage Schools - Plantation, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Plantation, FL

About the position

The Environmental Science Teacher at American Heritage Schools is responsible for educating upper school students in environmental science, ensuring they meet learning targets through innovative instructional practices. The role requires a content area expert who can create a positive learning environment, engage students intellectually, and provide timely feedback on their academic progress. The teacher will also collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the school's curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge
• Ensure a high-quality learning experience; plan and implement learning tasks with purpose and innovation
• Follow the AHS curriculum framework/scope and sequence
• Articulate instructional purpose and learning outcomes
• Design structured lessons and activities with a focus on student engagement and critical thinking
• Curate and design resources and incorporate instructional technologies aligned with learning outcomes
• Provide clear expectations for learning, clear explanations of content, and use academic language
• Align activities, assignments, questions, and discussions with learning outcomes
• Enter all lesson activities, assignments, and assessments into the school's learning management system one week in advance
• Ensure learning by all students by frequently monitoring student understanding
• Assess learning in a variety of ways, using formative and summative measures
• Provide timely and relevant feedback to students and parents
• Use assessment data to inform instructional decisions
• Differentiate and modify learning tasks according to student need
• Demonstrate caring and respect in interactions with students
• Establish routines and procedures for a productive physical environment
• Monitor student behavior to contribute to a positive learning environment
• Maintain standards of appropriate discipline in accordance with school rules
• Provide for students' safety and general welfare
• Proactively communicate with parents, principals, and academic advisors
• Prepare progress reports and provide comments as needed
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences quarterly and as needed
• Be an active contributor to the school's curriculum
• Contribute to team-planning and attend professional learning communities
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning
• Prepare for and attend required events including Back to School Night and Professional Development Days
• Provide required weekly extra help after school

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Valid Florida State Teaching License or single subject teaching credential
• Minimum three years teaching experience in a K-12 instructional setting
• Experience in AP and ESE preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to utilize educational technologies
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-haves

• ESOL endorsement
• ESE certification
• Professional experience in a related field

Benefits

• 100% free tuition for all employees' eligible children
• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees' eligible children
• Free Summer Day Camp for employees' eligible children while working over the summer
• Free early care & after-care for employees' eligible children while working
• Yearly cash bonuses
• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Supplemental Insurance plans available through Lincoln Financial
• Pet Insurance options
• Short-term & Long-term Disability options
• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Affordable Company housing when available
• Additional earnings available through Tutoring Department and Summer Education Programs
• Free Continuing Education available