Kindergarten-2nd Grade Teachers

$48,000 - $60,000/Yr

Unclassified - Naples, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Naples, FL

About the position

Naples Classical Academy is dedicated to training the minds and improving the hearts of young people through a content-rich classical education in the liberal arts and sciences. Our mission emphasizes the principles of moral character and civic virtue, and we are committed to instilling a love for knowledge and learning in our scholars. As a growing public charter school that opened in the fall of 2021, we currently serve students in grades K-12, following a classical curriculum that encompasses a variety of important subjects including history, philosophy, language arts, mathematics, visual arts, science, music, and physical education. The essence of virtue, Western philosophy, and moral character permeates our curriculum, and we seek to prepare our scholars for intellectual and moral excellence. The role of a Kindergarten-2nd grade teacher at our academy is crucial in fostering a strong foundation in liberal arts and sciences, which serves as the cornerstone for future academic and personal development. We are looking for qualified, full-time teachers who possess strong classroom management skills and a dedication to the art of teaching, with a particular emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and sciences. Teachers will be expected to demonstrate high moral character and have a mastery of the subjects they teach. They will work collaboratively to create a working and learning environment that fosters foundational habits promoting virtue. This position requires a commitment to the educational and moral development of our students, ensuring that they not only learn the required content but also develop the virtues of courage, honesty, and perseverance.

Responsibilities

• Developing schedules, lesson plans, and teaching methods that help students cover the required content and follow the curriculum with skill and fidelity.
• Managing a classroom to create an atmosphere characterized by respect.
• Aiding scholars in building foundational habits that cultivate the virtues of courage, honesty, and perseverance.
• Contributing to the life of the school through participation in school events, clubs, and other activities.
• Assisting with teacher duties outside the classroom.
• Communicating with parents regularly and professionally about student conduct and progress.
• Preparing and delivering lessons that are stimulating and clear.
• Complying with all relevant school policies and state and federal laws and regulations.
• Setting up tests, assignments, and grading students fairly.
• Attending staff and parent meetings, conferences, workshops, and other professional development.
• Ensuring a safe, healthy classroom environment where learning can take place.
• Preparing lesson plans for substitute teachers.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Experience in a classical environment is preferred.
• Valid teaching license or certificate, or willingness to begin pursuing one of the various pathways to certification offered by the state.
• A willingness to work hard and maintain a positive, professional attitude and demeanor.
• A commitment to teamwork, service, leadership, and growth.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• A working understanding of childhood development, along with patience, good humor, and professionalism.
• Basic skills with technology.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a classical education environment.