Private School Elementary Teacher

Are you fervently dedicated to childhood education and assisting children in their learning, growth, and development within a vibrant and satisfying workplace? If you want to make a difference in children's lives in a positive, and fun environment, join our team at Great Minds Academy! Our teachers work together to champion childhood development, promote quality education, and serve the community. If you share these values and are seeking an exciting and rewarding career opportunity, we would love to hear from you! 

This is a year-round full-time teaching position with flexibility to have summertime off with an expected start date of July 2026. The work shift is 8a -4p, Monday to Friday with an annual salary of $40K-$42,000 depending on experience. This is an onsite role at our center location: 1264 S Rio Grande Ave, Orlando FL 32805 

Why You Will Love Working for Us:  
•    Paid holidays 
•    401K 
•    Professional Development Assistance
  
The Elementary Teacher(s) for the kindergarten or 5th & 6th classrooms plan and implements curriculum, serves as a model and mentor, and coordinates engaging developmental activities for children. You’ll have the opportunity to build a dynamic classroom environment, create fun-filled learning activities, develop positive self-esteem and confidence, and support the growth and success of children in their classroom groups.

What You’ll Do:

•    Responsible for teaching groups of students with mild or moderate disabilities 
•    Lead by example and encourage success through modeling and coaching 
•    Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
•    Modify existing curriculum on basic subjects to meet each student’s learning requirements and build individual lesson plans tailored to their specific needs. 
•    Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed 
•    Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict 
•    Collaborate with the support staff to create intervention plans 
•    Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems 

What We Need from You:
•    Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or Elementary Education 
•    2 years teaching experience (preferred) with FL Teaching Certificate
•    Must clear a full Level 2 DCF background check. 
•    Willingness to obtain the FL DCF certification.
•    FL DCF Transcript – Please send transcript to Dbrown@source2.com. You can retrieve the transcript from https://childcaretraining.myflfamilies.com/studentsite/admin/signin
•    First-Aid / CPR Certification required within 90 days of employment.
•    Strong understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where students are engaged and encouraged to succeed. 
•    Effectively communicate with both students and parents to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. 
•    Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and basic computer skills 
•    Strong understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where students are engaged and encouraged to succeed. 
•    Effective in communicating with both students and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns 
 
Great Minds Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.