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_Teacher, Grade 4/4-5 Language Arts (SAS)
Job Code:2024-ANTBA9-CG-001
Location:Sawgrass Adventist School
FT/PT Status:Regular Full Time
  

Sawgrass Adventist School (SAS) is located in the suburbs of Fort Lauderdale on the east coast of Florida and offers all the joys of tropical living. Nine full-time teachers and an administrator and additional support personnel offer instruction to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school has a strong enrollment of about 150 students with waiting lists to enroll in most grades. The staff at SAS function as a strong team where every staff voice matters and contributes to making the school a great place to work and learn. For more information on Sawgrass Adventist School, please visit: https://sawgrassadventist.com.

Job Summary:
SAS has an immediate opening for an experienced fourth-grade homeroom teacher with strong language arts skills. Responsibilities will include teaching language arts to grades four and five, while the fifth-grade teacher will teach math to both grades. The teacher must have a passion for teaching and sharing God’s love with their students. They should be able to deliver instruction to students using a variety of teaching methods and activities. The applicant must be a team player, creative, and love children and model Christ-like behavior and attitudes which will positively impact students in leading them to Christ. The selected employee may also be responsible for other school duties as may be assigned.

Skills, Education, and Experience Required:
Applicants must be a tithe-paying Seventh-day Adventist church members in good standing and have the legal right to work in the United States, providing evidence if employed. North American Division (Denominational) Teacher Certification with a minimum of a bachelor's degree is required and must be maintained (or must agree to work towards obtaining NAD Certification). An endorsement or strength in language arts and at least three years of successful classroom experience is preferred. Individuals must have the legal right to work in the United States and provide evidence of that right if employed. Applicants must have a service-oriented attitude, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work with students and families of diverse backgrounds. Possessing competent technology skills using current educational software and hardware is essential. Additional traits should include organization, attention to detail, self-directed, and motivated. Absolute confidentiality is required. Curriculum familiarity, content knowledge, as well as proficient instructional delivery are crucial. Most importantly, the applicant must possess a love for God, a love for working with children, and a desire to see each child in Heaven.

Job Responsibilities:
The teacher will be expected to:
  1. Promote the Seventh-day Adventist philosophy, ensuring that all subject matter is taught from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective based on curriculum guidelines and requirements of the North American Division, Southern Union Conference, and Florida Conference.
  2. Develop and submit weekly lesson plans to the principal as required. Lesson plans are to include Objectives, Procedures and Evaluation for each learning style. Must also demonstrate evidence of lesson/unit planning and preparation that honors individual diversity and builds upon prior knowledge.
  3. Select subject matter that is academically and developmentally appropriate for diverse abilities and interests.
  4. Employ a variety of teaching techniques and activities appropriate to student learning styles and subject matter, stimulate critical and creative thinking, and monitor student understanding.
  5. Use a variety of evaluation techniques to provide feedback and communicate progress, providing opportunities for students to learn from mistakes as well as successes.
  6. Utilize appropriate classroom management routines that facilitate student engagement and continuity.
  7. Provide for individual differences through diagnostic and prescriptive teaching.
  8. Communicate challenging expectations that encompass critical and creative thinking as well as problem-solving skills.
  9. Maintain a classroom climate conducive to student learning, allowing sufficient time for academic activities.
  10. Utilize effective behavior management techniques which promote self-discipline.
  11. Systematically involve all students in the instructional process and encourage intellectual risk taking.
  12. Maintain accurate and organized student class records (attendance, grades, etc.) on the school's Student Information System in compliance with administration.
  13. Communicate with parents regularly, keeping them well-informed.
  14. Be willing to grow professionally.
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