Middle School Math Teacher - Clearwater, United States - Plato Academy Charter Schools

Description

At Plato Academy, we measure the success of our teachers in a variety of ways: passion, dedication, professionalism, and continuous increases in student performance.

We value teachers as Professionals and treat them accordingly. At Plato Academy, teachers do not work off of scripts and they are not micromanaged.

Because we recruit and retain highly-qualified personnel, we afford them great autonomy in the classroom, and we encourage them to implement unique instructional methods.

To empower our staff, Plato Academy provides new and experienced teachers with a wide range of professional development and collegial peer mentoring opportunities.

The Plato Academy Schools Work Environment is characterized by:

• Small School, Family-like Environment
• Leadership Growth Opportunities

- "A" Rated Schools

• Competitive Pay
• Supportive and Involved Parents
• Classrooms equipped with interactive boards, students and teachers are provided their own laptops and access to a variety of online teaching resources
• Rigorous Curriculum
• Firm Discipline Policy
• Peer Mentoring and Professional Development Opportunities
• Ample Planning Time / Reasonable Workload

Plato Academy Schools promote a collegial, collaborative family environment for their students and staff. Our principals have an open-door policy, encouraging proactive feedback from all interested stakeholders, especially teachers. Student performance increases in schools where teacher retention is strong.

Thus, Plato Academy strives to make each of its schools a place where educators desire to stay year after year.

Required Qualifications:

• A valid Florida Department of Education Teaching License or a Statement of Eligibility.
• Ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously.
• Ability and interest to be part of a highfunctioning team.
• Ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances
• Belief in empowering all children as owners of their learning.

Application Documents:

Applicants must attach the following documentation in order to be considered:

(1) A current resume and cover letter',

(2) Three current Letters of Recommendation,

(3) A copy of current teaching license.

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
• Education: Bachelor's (required)
• License: Florida Dept. of Education K6 teaching Certificate OR middle school content specific

Benefits offered:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Other types of insurance
• 401K

Pay:
From $47,500.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade

Ability to Relocate:

• Clearwater, FL 33765: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person