Job Description
Position Teacher Classification: Exempt
Division: Faculty Report to: School Principal
General Description:
The teacher continually nurtures the students with the joy of discovery and a passion for learning. The teacher facilities the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and moral growth, paying special attention to the mastery of skills concepts in On Campus, Blended, and/or Distance learning. These are the foundations of all future learning.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervises students during snack time, lunchtime, and recess.
- Coordinates class field trips, shows, performances, field days, turkey races, and/or any other activities
- Must be available to teach various subjects and/ or grade levels.
- Together with the SUNRISE program, creates reasonable accommodations in the teaching techniques, according to the educational needs, abilities, and achievements of the individual students.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings.
- Participates in assemblies, co-curricular, extracurricular activities, and any other activity assigned by the Principal or Head of School.
- Notifies the Principal promptly in case of absence.
- Maintains the confidentiality of school and student records.
- Accepts other duties as may be assigned by the Academy Director.
Distance Learning Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts daily “live” video lectures and/ or discussion classes.
- Tutor students as necessary using Microsoft Teams or other conferencing tools.
- Designs courses that comply with established standards.
- Quickly identifies and addresses problems with course content or technology.
- Prepares the course shell with updated information, web links, grade book settings, etc. at least one day before the scheduled classes.
- Participates actively in course discussions, ensuring that all students are participating and interacting with one another. Uses this opportunity to shape the discussion, call attention to other approaches, and answer specific questions raised by students.
- Communicates with students and parents to provide progress reports and updates through online chat sessions and email. May also hold online “office hours” so students and parents can communicate with them at their convenience.
- Tracks student attendance to online classes and report absentee students to their immediate supervisor, parents, or Dean of students.
- Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; communicates, according to school policy, when arriving late for work or when absent; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately.
Distance Learning Teachers regularly work with the following tools:
- Software Presentation (PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.)
- Online chat software (Microsoft Teams)
- Computer hardware accessories (webcams, headsets, etc.)
Skills:
The teachers must have the following essential skills:
- Leadership - teachers are strong leaders, able to maintain virtual classroom discipline and successfully guide students through lesson plans.
- Motivational skills – teachers use motivational skills and strategies to encourage students to learn and keep engaged in their own education.
- Communication skills – teachers have strong verbal and written communication skills to instruct and educate students, grade written work, and deliver reports to parents.
- Computer skills – because of the internet-based nature of the job, have excellent computer skills and can work with multiple types of computers, peripherical, and software programs.
- Analytical skills – teachers use analytical skills to evaluate student work and ongoing student progress
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Subject Matter with one or more years of experience.
- Teaching certificate from the Department of Education of Puerto Rico.
- Verbal and written proficiency in English.
- Computer Skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dorado, PR 00646: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
