21st Century Teacher's Assistant

Boys & Girls Clubs of St Lucie County • Fort Pierce, FL

189d • $17

About The Position

The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County’s 21st Century Community Learning Center takes changing the lives of youth to heart. We go above and beyond to ensure that every youth that walks through our doors has a world-class club experience that provides them with the opportunity for a GREAT FUTURE! The primary functions of the Teacher Assistant are to provide program assistance for teachers of the 21st CCLC Program with the primary concern for service delivery, lesson plans, and academic and personal enrichment activities.

Requirements

• Must submit to and pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Children & Families.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Previous work experience with youth, preferably in an afterschool or summer enrichment program.
• Experience working with children strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of childhood development and steps to support children of various ages.
• Ability to effectively communicate with teachers and parents regarding student's progress and behavior.
• Strong organizational skills are essential to aid in preparing materials for several daily lesson plans.
• Personal accountability and patience are essential when working with children daily in a classroom environment.
• Ability to prioritize activities quickly and support the teacher in instances that are exceptionally busy.
• Basic writing, math, and science skills are necessary to assist in teaching students and answering their questions.
• Ability to manage potentially challenging behavior from students and maintain a professional and patient demeanor.
• Experience fostering positive relationships with children and adults in a learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Effectively implement and administer Learning Center programs, activities, and services that prepare students for success and create a learning environment that facilitates achievement of academic and personal enrichment outcomes.
• Provide effective Learning Center supervision to promote and stimulate program engagement with students.
• Act as a role model and provide guidance to all students.
• Support program teachers during academic and personal enrichment programs.
• Implementing the Teacher’s lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules.
• Supporting each child’s social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development.
• Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times.
• Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the Teacher, to meet individual student needs.
• Assisting students with assignments or difficult concepts.
• Maintaining communication with parents, staff, and faculty regarding the progress of students.
• Actively participate in professional development.
• Completes any additional assignments as requested by the Site Coordinator or Project Director.
• Complete any additional assignments as requested by Management.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees