Windermere Preparatory School Hiring for Kindergarten Teacher Job at Windermere, FL Full Time

Lower School Teacher – Kindergarten

Windermere Preparatory School has an opening for an elementary educator in our Lower School to teach Kindergarten. This position will be required to plan, organize, and provide instruction that supports our school standards for our Kindergarten children. As a WPS elementary school teacher, you have the opportunity to set the tone for learning for the rest of a student’s life. When students have a good, educational, happy experience during elementary school, they are more prepared to take on the challenges of middle school, high school, and college.

We expect that you are able to teach students to love learning and also how to overcome the challenges and obstacles they face that keep them from reaching their goals. While adhering to the core curriculum as outlined by Windermere Preparatory School, you are asked to find creative, engaging ways to teach students real-life application of all content areas.

Candidates will possess 3-5+ years teaching experience. Experience in the private school sector is preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in education required, Master’s Degree preferred. Florida state certification preferred. Organized, capable and able to multitask; Google Educator Level 1 certified preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Create daily lesson plans that are engaging, educational and exciting for the kids, encouraging them to want to come to school.

• Deliver lesson plans in a way that catches the attention of the students and keeps them occupied and excited about learning.

• Reach school and course-wide performance goals for every student in the class.

• Watch closely for students who are struggling with emotional problems, learning disabilities or situations at home, and work closely with students, parents, and guidance to help them find the resources they need to find success.

• Grade student work regularly to keep students updated on how they are doing and to head any problems off before they become a habit.

• Increase educational knowledge and stay up to date on new methods by joining professional organizations, attending continuing education courses and attending regular training sessions for teachers.

• Weave goals, competencies, and objectives into lesson plans in ways that directly apply to the student’s life.

• Offer praise and encouragement to students when they do well and when they are struggling, and teach them that they have the power to do well in school no matter what.

• Work collaboratively with grade level peers to plan and implement a differentiated curriculum to meet student needs.

• Take an active role in the Windermere Preparatory School community by attending and supporting school events outside of the regular school day.

• Model the attributes of the school crest, Virtus, Veritas, and Unitas.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Windermere, FL 34786: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Florida teaching certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: One location