Forest Lake Academy (FLA) is one of the largest Adventist high schools in the North American Division and is located in Apopka, Florida, just eight miles north of Orlando. The school offers grades 9-12 to nearly 400 students and is on the same property as Forest Lake Education Center, a pre-k-8th grade school with over 600 students. Numerous AdventHealth Hospitals and the Adventist Health System headquarters, as well as all of the attractions in Orlando (Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, etc.) and the beaches, are only a short distance away from FLA. By this fall, the school will complete an extensive expansion project that is creating renewed energy and excitement on campus with the new facilities. For more information about Forest Lake Academy, visit the school's website at http://forestlakeacademy.org/ or email either the STEM vice principal at jaymie.pottinger@forestlake.org or the principal, glen.baker@forestlake.org.
FLA has an immediate opening for a caring, dynamic, engaging, creative, and student-centered high school innovation instructor. The current position is for a full-time interim teacher but may become a regular full-time teaching position. The school has one of the most effective and comprehensive innovation programs in the denomination. The innovation candidate should be familiar with:
The ideal candidate should be able to work with a diverse range of students in a multicultural environment and be committed to developing and expanding innovation and creativity programs. They must prepare students to participate in competitions and other learning opportunities. Effective communication with colleagues, administration, and parents is vital. The employee may be responsible for other duties within the school program (such as class sponsorships, supervision) as determined by the administration. The teacher must be a team player and able to work in a collegial manner with the other high school teachers in managing a holistic program for high schoolers. Applicants for this position should have good references and strive to demonstrate the love of Jesus to students and model Christ-like behavior and attitudes that will positively impact students in leading them to Christ. She/He must be able to deliver instruction to students using a variety of teaching methods and activities.
Applicant must be a tithe-paying Seventh-day Adventist church member in good standing and have the legal right to work in the United States, providing evidence if employed. A minimum of a bachelor's degree with North American Division (Denominational) Teacher Certification is required and must be maintained (or must agree to work towards obtaining NAD Certification). A minimum of three years of successful classroom experience is preferred. Must have a service-oriented attitude; be an effective communicator possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills; and be able to positively engage with students and families of diverse backgrounds, regardless of language, ethnicity, race, or socioeconomic status. Possessing competent technology skills using current educational software and hardware is essential. Additional traits should include organization, attention to detail, being self-directed, and being motivated. Absolute confidentiality is required. Curriculum familiarity, content knowledge, and proficiency in 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.
The teacher will be expected to:
