Assistant Family-Teacher

Boys Town•Tallahassee, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping youth succeed? As an Assistant Family Teacher, you’ll provide direct care to at-risk children in a supportive, family-style home. You’ll teach life skills, model positive behavior, and support each child’s moral, educational, and emotional development. Join our team and become a life-changing influence in a child’s journey toward a brighter future. Make a Difference in a Child’s Life – Become an Assistant Family Teacher in Tallahassee, FL ! Starting Pay: $20.50+/hour Full-Time Shifts: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, including two weekends and two overnight stays per month. Must be available for occasional daytime meetings and trainings.

Requirements

Must be 21+ with a high school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license with good driving record
Passion for working with youth; flexible and team-oriented
Demonstrate to criteria while maintaining current in CPR and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required.
Must lift up to 50 lbs and safely transport youth
Able to perform household tasks and respond to physical/emotional needs
Comfortable handling behavioral challenges and safety protocols
Must have and maintain sufficient mental acuity and physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform all job requirements (including stressful situations - physically, mentally, and emotionally) encountered on the job without compromising the health and well-being of self, fellow employees, and youth or families.
Must have sufficient vision, hearing, speech and the mobility to monitor youth, actively participate in safety procedures, assist and perform daily household chores, and participate in activities with youth.
Specific requirements include but are not limited to the ability to push and pull at least 80 pounds of force, lift up to 50 pounds, carry safely up to 30 pounds, as well as the ability to reach overhead, bend, and squat with ease.
Examples of required activities include, but are not limited to moving furniture, climbing stairs, cooking, playing games, maintaining the exterior grounds including mowing and shoveling; as well as the ability to safely transport youth regardless of weather or time of day/night.

Responsibilities

Providing care, guidance, and behavioral support to youth
Teaching life and social skills using the Boys Town model
Supporting academic and spiritual development
Ensuring a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment
Participating in fun and educational activities with youth
Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – including free services at Boys Town Clinics
401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% Employer Match up to 6%
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Tuition Assistance for career growth
Employee Assistance Program – confidential support
Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
professional development opportunities within the organization