Part Time Elementary Teacher

Are you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in a fun and rewarding environment? At Great Minds Academy, our mission is to serve families in our community by providing high-quality education and affordable childcare in a loving, safe, and nurturing atmosphere. We offer a unique mixed-age classroom model which encourages leadership, peer learning, and social-emotional development in a close-knit, collaborative setting. If you are a dedicated educator motivated to make a positive impact on the next generation, apply today to become a part of our team!

This is a part time 10 month teaching position with flexibility to have summertime off with an expected start date of October 13. The work shift is 8a -1p, Monday to Friday with a starting annual salary of $20,000 depending on experience. This is an onsite role at our center location: 1264 S Rio Grande Ave, Orlando FL 32805

Why You Will Love Working for Us:

• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Assistance

The dedicated Elementary Teacher for our mixed-age 1st–2nd and 3rd–4th grade classrooms brings energy, creativity, and heart to the learning experience. This teacher plans and delivers engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum, while serving as a positive role model and mentor. You'll build a warm, dynamic classroom environment where students across grade levels feel supported, challenged, and inspired. From designing hands-on projects to fostering meaningful connections, you’ll help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally while having a lot of fun along the way. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic educator who values curiosity, community, and the unique benefits of mixed-age learning.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for teaching groups of students with mild or moderate disabilities
• Lead by example and encourage success through modeling and coaching
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to engage and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Modify existing curriculum on basic subjects to meet each student’s learning requirements and build individual lesson plans tailored to their specific needs.
• Monitor behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
• Collaborate with the support staff to create intervention plans
• Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems
  

• Bachelors degree in early childhood education or Elementary Education and/or FL Teaching Certification
• 1 -2 years teaching experience (preferred)
• Must clear a full Level 2 DCF background check.
• First-Aid / CPR Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Strong understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where students are engaged and encouraged to succeed.
• Effectively communicate with both students and parents.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and basic computer skills

Great Minds Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.