Teacher and Learning Coach
Full Time • Miami
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
Are you an innovative educator who believes that learning should be meaningful, creative, and connected to real-world experiences? At Urgent Academy, we’re looking for a passionate, student-centered educator to serve as a Learning Coach-Teacher—someone who thrives at the intersection of education, mentorship, and community impact.
This role goes beyond traditional teaching—it’s an opportunity to:
✔ Coach and mentor students as they navigate interest-driven, project-based learning experiences.
✔ Empower students to discover their passions and develop skills that will prepare them for high school, career pathways, and life.
✔ Collaborate with a dynamic team to create a learning environment that centers student voice, creativity, and real-world connections.
✔ Coach and mentor students as they navigate interest-driven, project-based learning experiences.
✔ Empower students to discover their passions and develop skills that will prepare them for high school, career pathways, and life.
✔ Collaborate with a dynamic team to create a learning environment that centers student voice, creativity, and real-world connections.
If you’re ready to help students develop mastery, take ownership of their learning, and make a lasting impact in their communities, we’d love to meet you!
Focus Areas:
- Humanities (ELA + Social Science+ Civics)
- STEAM
- Generalist
- Project-Based Learning/Interdisciplinary
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Schedule:
- FT/PT School day
- Extended Learning After School
- SY, Summer or Year-Round
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher and state teaching certification, preferred
- Previous experience teaching at the K-8 level is preferred
- Understanding of youth development principles and best practices in learner-centered education and project based learning (PBL)
- Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication and technology skills
About Urgent, Inc. and Urgent Academy
(Miami, FL) Urgent, Inc. is a youth empowerment and creative arts nonprofit dedicated to helping young people develop leadership skills, career readiness, and creative expression through innovative out-of-school time programs.
Urgent Academy, our private career and technical education (CTE) micro middle school, advances learner-centered, interest-driven, project-based learning, introducing students to careers in Film, Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship (FACE).
Compensation: $42,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
MISSION & HISTORY
VISION & MISSION
URGENT, Inc. envisions a future where all children and youth have access to the social, economic, educational resources, and creative space they need to thrive. As a 501(c)(3) creative youth development organization based in Miami, FL, URGENT, Inc. is dedicated to empowering young creative minds to transform their lives and communities.
APPROACH
URGENT is a highly regarded creative youth development organization that utilizes an asset-based approach to help young people uncover and cultivate their unique talents and skills. Through our innovative programs in digital media arts education, positive youth development, and STEAM workforce development, we recognize and build upon the diverse strengths and assets of young people.
At URGENT, we believe that kids learn best through doing and that creativity is a powerful tool for personal and societal growth and transformation. By providing opportunities for young people to engage in the creative process, we help them to find their voice, share their stories, and make positive change in their lives and communities.
Our impact is grounded in a deep commitment to asset-based approaches that empower young people and foster their lifelong success. Join us as we develop the next generation of creative leaders!
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