Certified Resource Teacher - AMIKids Tampa

AMIkids•Thonotosassa, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

AMIkids is seeking a dedicated Certified Resource Teacher to make a difference with the youth in the community. This role involves working in smaller class sizes, creating fun and engaging lesson plans, and contributing to an organization that makes a lasting impact on kids. AMIkids has served over 160,000 kids and their families since 1969, helping youth realize their full potential and become valuable members of their community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, the academic discipline being delivered, or related field.
Possess and maintain current Teaching Certification in assigned subject area – reading and/or math preferred, or agreement to earn.
Teaching or coursework experience, or other similar activity in area of primary instruction required.
Experience working with youth preferred.

Nice To Haves

Special Education Certification (ESE)

Responsibilities

Provide professional instruction and teaching to a diverse population of youth, adapting, modifying, and creating customized learning tools to address specific cognitive needs.
Evaluate youth, monitor their progress, analyze testing data to determine the need for specialized learning plans, and provide appropriate accommodations based on IEP and 504 plans.
Collaborate with the education team to provide targeted, small-group or individualized instruction based on educational and emotional development.
Establish small groups (1-5 youth) to address and bring deficiencies to current grade level.
Draft goals and prepare progress reports.
Adhere to established standards regarding curriculum delivery, educational guidelines, and quality assurance requirements.
Implement AMIkids Way (Kids First, Safety, and Family) and key elements of Positive Youth Development and the AMIkids Personal Growth Model in all interactions.
Ensure all interactions reflect Kids First, Safety, Family, Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Challenge and Engaged environment, and Community Involvement.
Maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for youth and effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals.
Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior, set clear boundaries, and provide observations and reflection to youth.
Provide coverage for the classroom as needed.
Participate in Team Member meetings and professional development opportunities.
Maintain accurate education records (e.g., attendance, grades, lesson planning, progress monitoring).
Use authorized state-mandated training methods to prevent and intervene in youth altercations and/or incidents.
Serve as advisor and positive role model for youth at all times.
Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention/de-escalation training and certification.
Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
Attend required training/professional development events and maintain all appropriate certification(s) and license(s).
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.