Village of Excellence is a K-8 Title I charter school located in Tampa, Florida. We have a passion for serving scholars who have traditionally been underserved in the community. Our core values are: Collaborative Community - We truly believe that "it takes a village" to adequately educate a child, and we work hard to foster that collaborative relationship. Championing Teachers - We strive to have a teacher in every classroom that is considered "Teacher of the Year". Our staff commits to a collective, relentless pursuit of excellence. Preparing for the Future - We are a school of technology, and we understand the role that technology plays in the lives of our students. Therefore, we embrace this standard from the way we operate as a school to the way our teachers and families interact.
B.A. or B.S. required; Must be eligible and apply for Certification in Florida; Prefer at least 2 years classroom teaching experience; Demonstrated experience working with challenging groups in a student-centered environment with varied approaches to meeting student needs; Demonstrated initiative and skills in the following areas: relationship and community building, classroom management, communication, conflict resolution, creativity, problem solving, decision making and time management. Dedicated to our mission and educational model; Demonstrated knowledge of content area; Tireless work ethic and commitment to setting and holding high expectations for themselves; Unwavering focus on student achievement and high academic and behavioral standards for all students; Proven track record achievement and data-driven approach to measuring student progress and receptive to feedback to improve instructional practice; Willingness to work in an ever-changing field and face challenges with a positive attitude and sense of urgency in getting it done; Personal alignment with the values and ethical standards of VOEA (i.e. team-oriented, humility, maturity, flexibility, ‘whatever-it-takes’ attitude) and a commitment to working fairly with diverse student and staff population; Proficient in the use of technology.
Insurance, Paid Time Off, Opportunities for additional income through tutoring or performing aftercare duties.