Upper School Economics and Financial Literacy Teacher

Job title: Upper School Economics and Financial Literacy Teacher

Company: Sagemont Preparatory School


Job description: Park Maitland School provides excellence in private preschool, elementary, and middle school for students in the greater Orlando, FL area. Our preschool offers the perfect balance of learning and play, while our elementary and middle schools provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. A career with Park Maitland School offers opportunities in education, summer camps, before and after school programs, and regional management with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group.Sagemont Preparatory School builds a solid academic foundation that students need for future success. Classes are led by dedicated, caring teachers who value open communication with parents. We provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. Our students are academically successful and capable of transferring their knowledge and skills to new challenges. Our teachers are proud to be part of our educational team because they are supported by an innovative curriculum and receive ongoing professional development from our education department.What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:Health, vision, and dental insurancePaid holidays and sick days401(k) plan with company matchEmployee referral bonusTuition discounts for your childrenProfessional developmentEducation reimbursement and partnershipsAbout the Role
Sagemont Preparatory School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Economics and Financial Literacy Teacher to join our collaborative team in supporting our high school students. As a Sagemont Prep teacher, you will guide students in mastering skills through engaging and innovative lessons. You will be responsible for creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that fosters academic growth and personal responsibility. You will be interested in growing and being a part of our cornerstone entrepreneurship program. Based on your interest and experience, you will have the opportunity to propose and teach an entrepreneurship elective ranging from design thinking, Lean Six Sigma to marketing and leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and teach Economics and Financial Literacy coursesBe an innovative member of the Entrepreneurship departmentCollaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary approaches to Social Studies instruction.Maintain an orderly, engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning.Employ positive classroom management techniques, encouraging student responsibility.Regularly monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback and guidance.Mentor students, promoting academic achievement and personal development.Foster strong relationships with parents, proactively engaging them in their child’s education.Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, History, or a related field (Master’s preferred).Minimum of 2+ years of teaching experience at the middle or high school level.Strong ability to present mathematical concepts with clarity and confidence.Commitment to building supportive relationships with students both in and beyond the classroom.Ability to pass both state and federal background checkTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

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Location: Weston, FL

Job date: Thu, 22 May 2025 07:29:30 GMT

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