Job Description
Position Teacher Classification: Exempt
Division: Faculty Report to: School Principal
General Description:
The Psychology and Social Studies Teacher will be responsible for teaching middle and high school students in a (English) educational environment. The teacher will promote critical thinking, understanding of human behavior, and awareness of social issues through engaging and meaningful learning experiences. The ideal candidate will foster students' academic, social, and personal development while maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
The teacher continually nurtures the students with the joy of discovery and a passion for learning.
The teacher facilitates the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and moral growth of the student, paying special attention to the mastery of skills and concepts in On Campus, Blended, and/or Distance learning. These are the foundation of all future learning.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach Psychology and Social Studies courses in English, as required by the academic program.
- Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with the school's curriculum and educational standards.
- Encourage critical analysis of topics related to human behavior, culture, society, and personal development.
- Design and administer assessments, projects, research assignments, and classroom activities.
- Create and maintain a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
- Integrate technology and innovative instructional strategies into classroom instruction.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school personnel.
- Participate in faculty meetings, school events, and professional development activities.
- Support students' academic growth and social-emotional development.
- Supervises students during snack time, lunchtime, and recess
- Coordinates class field trips, shows, performances, field days, turkey races, and/or any other activities
- May be required to teach various subjects
- 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 which are related to the scope of the position
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
Work Location: In person
