Certified Math Teacher - AMIkids Maritime Academy (Charter School)

Position Summary

The Certified Teacher role provides instruction and guidance to students within the appropriate grade or academic level while adhering to recognized curriculum standards, and compliance with instructional guidelines as defined by the local School District and educational systems; and ensure AMIkids' mission to provide a safe and successful learning environment for students, while encouraging social and emotional development through the achievement of academic and personal goals.

AMIkids Maritime Academy is actively hiring for a Certified Teacher, with Math endorsement/certification.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide professional instruction and teaching to a diverse population of students as appropriate to the specified course or discipline and/or academic level,
• Adhere to established standards regarding curriculum delivery, educational guidelines and quality assurance requirements as established by AMIkids and the applicable contract providers,
• Develop course syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, experiential exercises, demonstrations, training aides, reference materials and related resources to accomplish course lessons and objectives,
• Guide the learning process towards achievement of curriculum goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. and communicate these objectives to students,
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required; encourage students through proactive counseling,
• Use formal and informal assessment strategies to determine whether students have achieved high standards and modify instruction strategies as needed to maximize achievement,
• Use appropriate technology in teachingand learning process,
• Effective use of the AMIkids Personal Growth Model's Targeted Behavioral Interventions System,
• Utilize and establish effective interpersonal skills,
• Participate in meetings and professional development opportunities,
• Provide appropriate accommodations based on student's IEP, ELL and 504 plans,
• Identify and provide appropriate interventions to meet the academic and/or behavioral needs of student,
• Maintain accurate education records (e.g., attendance, grades, lesson planning, progress monitoring),
• Coordinate student activities with the Principal and/or Director of Education,
• Maintain positive relationship with parents; schedule and conduct parent-teacher conferences as necessary,
• Actively supervise/coordinate field trips and special activities,
• Serve as advisor and positive role model for students at all times,
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
• Maintain appropriate certification(s) and license(s),
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, the academic discipline being delivered, or related field,
• Teaching or coursework experience, or other similar activity in area of primary instruction required;
• Possess and maintain current Teaching Certification in assigned subject area.

What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Growth opportunities, Health Benefits, Wellness Benefits, Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.