DECA AdvisorTeacher

POSITION OVERVIEW

American Heritage Schools is seeking a dedicated and dynamicBusiness Competition Coach / Advisor. You will mentor coach and guide students across multiple business organizations with a primary focus onDECA while providing supplemental administration and coaching forYoung Investor Society (YIS)Global Research and Consulting (GRC) National Business Honor Society (NBHS) and Pre-Business Society( PBS).

The ideal candidate is a leadership-driven educator or business professional who can navigate the logistics of a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) while inspiring students to achieve elite-level competition results.

This role is central to maintaining our twenty-year reputation for excellence in pre-professional academic competitions.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Competitive Strategy: Guide students in selecting competition paths that align with their specific learning goals and career interests.

• Performance Prep: Lead comprehensive preparation for competitive testing role-plays presentations case work and project development.

• Leadership Mentoring: Collaborate with student officer teams to implement practice sessions service events social activities and fundraisers.

• Instructional Excellence: Ensure a high-quality learning experience by planning and implementing innovative learning tasks; monitor student understanding frequently to ensure mastery.

• Differentiation: Modify learning tasks according to student needs and implement accommodations as directed.

• Culture & Environment: Foster an inclusive environment that upholds the core values of Knowledge Integrity and Compassion; establish routines for a productive physical environment.

• Logistics Management: Handle all registrations form submittals and item ordering for DECA; coordinate with appropriate staff to process payments.

• Travel Coordination: Work closely with the schools Travel Coordinator to ensure the proper planning of all field trips conferences and competitions.

• Student Welfare: Monitor student behavior to ensure a positive learning environment; maintain standards of discipline in accordance with the student handbook and provide for students general safety.

• Reporting: Prepare progress reports provide detailed comments as needed and conduct parent/teacher conferences quarterly.

• Professional Communication: Maintain proactive high-level communication with parents principals academic advisors and the community regarding club activities.

• Cross-Campus Engagement: Regularly travel between the Broward and Palm Beach campuses (approx. 40-minute distance) to ensure program consistency and alignment with Department Directors.

• Collaborative Planning: Contribute to team planning and attend staff meetings; engage in Professional Learning Communities for cross-campus collaboration and reflection on instructional practices.

• Curriculum Contribution: Actively contribute to the schools curriculum by sharing resources and feedback with colleagues.

• Professional Growth: Demonstrate a continuous commitment to professional learning and the promotion of the Business program.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• DECA Expertise:Minimum of5 yearsas a DECA Advisor is required. Experience at the State administrative level is a significant plus.

• Coaching Excellence:Strong facilitation and editorial skills for written materials and high-stakes presentations.

• B.A./B.S. in Education or Business Administration from an accredited institution is preferred

• An academic or professional background in a business discipline is preferred but not required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others .

• Will have strong facilitation and coaching and editorial skills for written materials and presentations.

• Ability to utilize educational technologies: Google/Microsoft Suites Learning Management Systems (LMS) and educational tools (Kahoot Quizlet Formative etc.).

• Organization decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Willingness to work non-traditional hours for practices/events and travel for school-funded competitions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Classroom

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged standing/ sitting

• Stooping and/or kneeling

BENEFITS

• 100% free tuition for all employees eligible children *

• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees eligible children

• Free Summer Day Camp for employees eligible children while working over the summer.

• Free early care & after-care for employees eligible children while working

• Yearly bonuses

• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment

• Health Dental and Vision insurance

• Supplemental Insurance plans available

• Pet Insurance options

• Short-term & Long-term Disability options

• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

• Affordable Company housing when available

• Additional earnings available through Tutoring Department and Summer Education Programs

• Free Continuing Education available

* This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

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