Teacher Elementary School jobs in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Odyssey Charter School, Inc.

Odyssey Charter School, Inc. in Palm Bay, Florida, is hiring enthusiastic and dedicated elementary, secondary, and high school teachers to join our award-winning team!

We are looking for creative, compassionate teachers who love collaboration and have experience creating out-of-the-box learning opportunities, including yearly syllabuses, tests and quizzes, and at-home work that helps our students realize their full potential.

We are a family of Charter Schools that specialize in the child-centered Montessori philosophy and are recognized locally and nationally for health and wellness and a holistic approach to education.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a yearly classroom curriculum and a list of resources that help students expand their learning capabilities and inspire them to strive for academic success.
• Collaborate with a team of educational professional in Professional Learning Communities.
• Foster a creative, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for young students.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to help students excel.
• Prepare students academically and socially for the transition from elementary to middle and from middle to high school.
• Facilitate activities and conversations that build strong relationships and mutual respect between students and their instructors.
• Keep up to date on innovative teaching techniques and how to appeal to various learning styles.
• Collaborate with colleagues and leadership to provide the best educational and personal growth opportunities possible.
• Help students learn how to be self-disciplined and respectful contributors to their classroom, family, and community.
• Recommend additional or alternative learning opportunities for children who need additional support.
• Meet with parents and keep them up to date with their children’s progress.
• Keep regular records, including school papers, grades, special projects, and report cards.
• Ensure students are properly prepared for standardize tests.
• Participate in regular training and licensing to keep knowledge and credentials up to date.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent teaching, writing, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, parents, and leadership.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal education policies and regulations.
• Thorough understanding of how current learning and teaching styles affect education.
• Strong creative thinking, organization, and crisis management skills.
• Comfortable working with or learning common technologies, such as video conferencing, smart devices, online materials, and learning management platforms.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in education or a related field.
• Recent teaching experience as a teacher or a similar role.
• Valid FLDOE teaching certificate, or the eligibility to acquire in the State of Florida. (On-site certification support is provided for all teachers new to Odyssey.)
• Proven commitment to student welfare and educational excellence.
• Montessori certification is a plus, but not required.

Benefits:

· Highly Competitive salary

· Paid medical, dental, and vision coverage (employee only)

· Life insurance, and option to purchase additional life insurance

· Matching 401k retirement plan (up to 5%)

· Employer-paid short-term disability

· Tuition reimbursement

· Relocation assistance

Founded in 1999, Odyssey Charter School, Inc., offers tuition-free, public charter schools to more than 2,000 VPK through 12th grade on two campuses in Brevard County, located on Florida’s beautiful Space Coast, a high-tech community of more than 100,000 residents near the Atlantic Ocean. Our schools consistently outperform all traditional public schools in the City of Palm Bay and are accredited through COGNIA (formerly AdvancEd). We offer a collaborative environment with highly trained, child-centered group of educational leaders and professionals. We also offer many opportunities for professional development and mentoring support for new teachers coming into our environment, and leadership training for teaching faculty interested in future school leadership opportunities. Apply now for your opportunity to become part of our exceptional team!

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $49,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

School subjects:

• English
• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

School type:

• Charter school

Application Question(s):

• Must be living in the United States, Florida
• Do you have a valid Teaching Certification or will you be applying for one?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching in Elementary: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification in Florida (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Palm Bay, FL 32909: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person