This position is a certified full-time first grade class teacher position in the River City Science Academy at Southeast (12397 Phillips highway, 32256) for the 2024-2025 school year.

Join the Educational Transformation! RCSA Southeast, South Duval's newest school, is calling passionate educators to be a part of our innovative team, shaping the future of education in a thriving community. Elevate your teaching career at RCSA Southeast, where your impact goes beyond the classroom in the heart of new developments in South Duval County

We are currently offering certified teacher position with a full benefit package including Florida Retirement System. The positions will be available immediately for training to cover 4th grade elementary Math class for a month later take over Kindergarten maternity leave coverage until the end of the year. If the candidate performs well, school plans to hire the teacher for the next school year. If the candidates does not possess a Florida teaching certification or eligibility letter, alternative roles such as school paraprofessional, on-call substitute teacher, extended day teacher, etc., are available. We pride ourselves on offering competitive pay.

**Responsibilities:**

- Prepare and implement engaging Florida Standards unit and lesson plans, incorporating innovative hands-on and rigorous student-centered curriculum approaches.

- Demonstrate a strong understanding and ability to implement the school's mission and vision.

- Foster a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry within the classroom.

- Engage students in grade-level-appropriate learning experiences that promote high performance.

- Effectively communicate and interact with students, parents, colleagues, and community members, respecting diverse perspectives.

- Model and reinforce self-discipline and responsibility, adhering to Florida FEAP standards.

- Actively participate in school community outreach initiatives.

- Collaborate effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students' learning and well-being.

- Tailor teaching methods to accommodate diverse learners, recognizing and supporting different intellectual, social, and personal development needs.

- Maintain a safe and secure classroom environment, managing student conduct promptly and resolving conflicts and crises effectively.

- Encourage an independent and collaborative work ethic among students.

- Develop and manage human resources within the classroom, including a professional development plan and engagement in ongoing professional development activities.

- Utilize teaching and learning strategies that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic background.

- Seek and utilize resources necessary to achieve classroom and school goals, ensuring course materials match students' reading levels.

- Incorporate appropriate technology into teaching and learning processes.

- Fulfill additional duties as assigned by the Principal or his designee.

** Some Benefits:**

- Dental Insurance

- Health Insurance

- Life Insurance

- Professional Development Assistance

- Retirement Plan ( Florida Retirement System )

- Vision Insurance

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Salary:** $51,000.00 - $61,000.00 per year

**Our Commitment:**

River City Science Academy Schools adhere to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,000.00 - $61,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person