Rising Leaders Academy is a Grade A, innovative, public charter school in Panama City, FL. We have been recognized as a School of Excellence by FL Department of Education. We are also ranked as the # 1 charter school in the country by Niche.

We are looking for creative, passionate Music Teacher for elementary and middle school with growth mindsets, who thrive in collaborative environments, to join our school family for the 2026 - 2027 school year, which starts July 29, 2026 for teachers. Through extensive professional development opportunities, you will grow as an educator who is highly trained to meet the needs of all learners through an engaging and active pedagogy. We provide a supportive, positive, and collaborative environment for our faculty & staff.

Rising Leaders Academy utilizes the project-based Expeditionary Learning instructional framework aligned to the Florida Standards. If you are a dedicated life-long learner who wishes to expand his/her skills and teaching portfolio, you may be a great fit for Rising Leaders Academy.

Rising Leaders Academy is seeking to hire teachers who exemplify initiative and collaboration for its Expeditionary Learning instructional framework.

Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the vision of Rising Leaders Academy in using the power of education, the endurance of language and culture and the virtue of relationships and community to help children rise to be leaders.

- Conducting and designing Learning Expeditions which support Florida B.E.S.T, and NGSSS standards.

- Participating in regular and ongoing professional development efforts to strive for excellence in education.

- Develop curriculum that aligns with the Expeditionary Learning practices to engage the twenty-first century learner (http://www.elschools.org) and Florida B.E.S.T. Standards

- Implement project based learning to promote critical thinking (http://elschools.org/best-practices/new-edition-expeditionary-learning-c...)

- Design authentic formative and summative assessments to inform instruction, document growth, and monitor student learning

- Communicate with students and families clear and instructive information about student progress

- Working cooperatively with the school team in all areas of instruction, assessment, documentation, parent involvement, and classroom management.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor's degree required
- A valid Florida Educator's certificate
- Experience with teaching instruments, singing, and putting on concerts/shows preferred.
- Familiarity with cultural diversity
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and community members
- Ability to be creative, resourceful, and reflective
- Commitment to educational excellence
-Possess strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to collaborate with a team and staff
- Have the capacity to establish a positive classroom culture with consistent and clear expectations

Schedule:

School Hours, 7:30 - 3:30
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Panama City, FL 32405: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Teaching: A minimum of 1-3 years' teaching experience required. Three to five years' experience preferred.

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: We utilize a Bay County, Florida district-aligned, Teacher Salary Scale, which begins new teachers (Bachelors Degree, with starting experience) at $50,000 per year. The salary scale increases for experienced teachers, with creditable years of teaching service, and for those who hold specialized degrees. Teachers are eligible to participate in additional duties, club and athletic coaching roles, or serve on school teams, for additional compensation, based on school needs and budget.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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