The Rise Academy environment is conducive to teachers who are relentless in their aim to see student growth and who want to hone their skills as effective classroom teachers. Below are some of the tasks required of teachers:

Responsibilities:

• Teach a class of 18-26 students (class size is grade level dependent)
• Tutor at least two days after-school
• Document all syllabai, lesson plans, assignments, etc.
• Work closely with the school leadership team to develop and implement strategies for different learners to reach success
• Reinforce school-wide rules and expectations in the classroom and lesson plans
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Assist in the design and implementation of research-based curriculum
• Maintain the school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through continuous reflection
• Use the detailed data analysis of student performance to inform best practices
• Assist in the arrival, departure, transitions, and lunch periods at the school
• Other tasks as assigned by the administrative team

Qualifications:

• Manager of an urban classroom who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill level in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members
• Analytical problem solver
• Basic understanding of data analysis
• Valid Florida State certification in the subject area to be taught required
• Professional demeanor

Educational Level:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:

• 2-3 years experience as classroom teacher, urban setting preferred, with demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages

Compensation:

• We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary competitive with the district scale and comprehensive health and dental benefits.

If you believe that you have what it takes to join the Rise team, please submit a resume detailing your complete work experience and a thoughtful cover letter to Rise at hr@riseschools.org.

We will not accept any applications via fax or postal mail.