Afterzone Teacher

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF TAMPA BAY INC•Tampa, FL

5d•$0 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Afterzone Teacher is a key member of Club programs that will provide tutoring & literacy instruction. The individual will be responsible for working closely with VP of Educational Programs and the Educational Programs Coordinator, while implementing the established literacy program at his/her designated Boys & Girls Club location. The Teacher will use a combination of hands-on games & activities in all content areas, as well as an established technology-based reading program for small group and/or individual interventions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a field related to education,
Valid State Teaching certification.
Familiar with reading research, Florida state standards, assessments, and evidence-based strategies to identify gaps, support growth, and plan for explicit small group instruction using data provided from the established program.
Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems in collaboration with others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, subordinates, board members, community groups, and other related agencies.
Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge of the practices and principles of non-profit organizations a plus.
Training in Social/Emotional Learning and/or Trauma Informed Care is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create a child-centered literacy environment.
Facilitate the integration of reading skills/strategies/technology into the Club environment.
Demonstrate evidence-based reading/literacy and Math strategies.
Encourage lifelong learning and cross-curricular use of literacy (STEM, Art, Music, etc.).
Use provided data sources to plan, implement, and evaluate student progress; use data to evaluate reading instructions and practices.
Assist in formal and informal data collection processes.
Maximize student learning time using effective time management strategies.
Develop and maintain rapport with all stakeholders including students, families, and club staff.
Communicate using multiple means in a professional manner. Ex. text, email, written, and oral.
Attend and participate in all required meetings.
Other duties as assigned.