21st Century Teacher

Boys And Girls Clubs Of•Paisley, FL

About The Position

The Teacher for the 21st Century Program will be responsible for applying a reading, math and science curriculum with children referred to the program at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. The Teacher is responsible for reporting daily data collection as outlined in the grant and directed by the Project Director or Lead Teacher. The Teacher may work with children in small group instruction or using an educational software program in the computer lab.

Requirements

Four year degree required with a valid Florida Teachers Certificate.
3 Years experience teaching.
1 year Experience in a Title I school.
Experience in project/problem based learning methods.
Experience in differentiated instruction with students at different levels.
Knowledge of educational software applications, such as "Let's Go Learn'Unique Reader/ Unique Math".
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to conduct a small group learning experience including discipline and classroom control.
Ability to conduct a computer-assisted large group learning experience.
Adaptability outside the classroom, teaching in varying environments.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Valid driver's license with good driving record, and consistent access to a vehicle with appropriate insurance required.

Responsibilities

Administer and/or develop computerized reading, math and science assessments to assigned students at specified intervals throughout tutoring program.
Create and maintain lesson plans for activities, both classroom and enrichment.
Provide daily tutoring and skill building to assigned students.
Review progress of students participating in the program as measured by computerized reading and math assessments or other grant-required standardized measures of academic performance.
Follow assigned curriculum programs for teaching/mentoring students referred by partner schools in order to improve academic performance.
Maintain a data collection system to record number and length of mentoring sessions and academic progress for each student.
Lead Boys & Girls Clubs enrichment activities. Curriculum program will be provided.
Report to the Lead Teacher/Project Director the following: At program start, verify identification of participating students and mentors. At program start, administer reading, math and science assessments to all assigned students. End of each -grading period, as designated by Lead Teacher/Project Director, review progress in reading and math, as measured by computer assessment tool and attendance in program. Also review progress in science as measured by teacher assessments and pre/post tests. End of tutoring program, obtain complete performance data for entire tutoring period.
Attend monthly meetings with Lead Teacher/Project Director to discuss curriculum and student progress.
Meet and coordinate with appropriate school personnel participant's educational needs, progress and appropriate learning approach.