4th Grade ELA (English Language Arts) Teacher

4th Grade ELA (English Language Arts) Teacher

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: BridgePrep Riverview Elementary

Target Total Annual Compensation: $48,000 – $66,000+ (Base Pay + County Referendum)

Compensation & Salary Breakdown

We believe in full transparency regarding teacher pay. Total annual earnings are composed of a standard base salary combined with voter-approved county referendum funds:

• Base Salary Range: $47,500 – $54,000 (Based on verified years of teaching experience) + Masters Supplement

• County Referendum Pay Supplement: $500 – $12,000+ annually (Paid bi-weekly on regular payroll via county voter-approved ad-valorem tax millage)

Note on Referendum Pay: Referendum pay supplements are passed through directly to charter school teachers based on county property tax allocations and verified years of full-time teaching experience.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, passionate 4th Grade ELA Teacher to join our elementary team for the upcoming school year. The ideal candidate will foster a literacy-rich classroom environment that builds strong reading comprehension, writing fluency, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for reading using state standards and benchmark-aligned curricula.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery: Plan, internalize, and deliver engaging, standards-based ELA lessons aligned with Florida's B.E.S.T. ELA standards.

• Data-Driven Instruction: Analyze formal and informal student assessment data (including FAST PM benchmarks) to differentiate instruction, run small guided reading groups, and provide targeted interventions.

• Classroom Management: Uphold a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom culture that supports academic achievement and social-emotional growth.

• Parent & Community Communication: Maintain active, weekly communication with parents and guardians regarding student academic progress and reading growth.

• Professional Collaboration: Participate actively in weekly grade-level team meetings, professional development workshops, and school community events.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (Required).

• Certification: Valid Florida Educator Certificate or Temporary Certificate in Elementary Education (K–6) or English (5–9) with Reading Endorsement/Coverage (Preferred).

• Clearance: Successful completion of a Florida Level 2 background screening.

• Experience: Prior K–12 instructional experience and familiarity with FAST ELA testing benchmarks preferred.

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Savings Plan (401k / Florida Retirement System, as applicable)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid School Holidays

• Ongoing Professional Development & Career Advancement Programs

• Weekly Referendum Supplement Payroll Addition