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Applying for Position:
General Studies Teacher

This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest's client school in the greater Miami, FL area, seeks a General Studies Teacher (Grades 3 - 6) to begin in July 2025.

Qualifications

  • Dedication to creating a nurturing and challenging learning environment for our students
  • Bachelor's degree in education or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a lower school setting
  • Valid teaching certification, preferred 
  • Strong knowledge of pedagogical practices and learning theories
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning and encourages student engagement colleagues to ensure a cohesive and effective curriculum.
  • Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning that meet the needs of all learners.
  • Communicate clear learning targets & success criteria to students for all learning activities.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
  • Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
  • Develop formative and summative assessments in accordance with established procedures.
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
  • Manage student behavior in the classroom to facilitate learning.
  • Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development as required by laws and school policies. 
  • Communicate consistently and in a timely manner with parents on their child’s academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements.
  • Maintain safety & security of the students in the classroom and common school areas.  
  • Supervise students at various school functions such as field and overnight trips, school assemblies.
  • Attend all parent teacher conferences, back to school nights, faculty meetings, and substitute in one class per week as needed.
  • Supervise lunch and recess. 
  • Support the team with carpool and dismissal procedures. 
  • Stay up-to-date on current educational trends and research to continually improve teaching practices

CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

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