CERTIFIED TEACHER - Orange Park Junior High
About The Position
The Certified Teacher supports Club members in graduating high school on time and achieving their academic goals. As part of a team-oriented Club staff, the teacher plans, supervises, and implements tutoring, homework assistance, and reading enrichment programs for youth ages 6 to 18. The role incorporates youth development principles, character development, culturally diverse and age-appropriate activities, and guidance that promotes a safe, positive environment. The teacher provides individual tutoring and homework help, supports volunteers who provide academic assistance, and designs activities that encourage interest and enrichment around homework assignments. The role includes tutoring students identified as high-risk or performing below grade level, helping with special assignments and projects, and becoming familiar with the textbooks and learning materials students use. The teacher also assesses young people's developmental needs and interests to develop targeted, outcome-driven programs and helps members make choices related to education and other needs in support of their educational goals. Additional duties include planning and promoting programs and activities, monitoring program outcomes, participating in staff meetings and education programs or competitions, supervising members, maintaining a safe and clean program area and supplies, and preparing weekly reports and daily schedules. The position generally works 2.5 to 3 hours per day, Monday through Friday, between 2 PM and 7 PM, indoors, with longer hours possible when necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a valid State of Florida teaching certificate or National Teaching Accreditation.
- Ability to pass a DCF Level II background screening and drug test.
- Knowledge of youth development.
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior issues.
- Ability to work with the public.
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs specific to academic development.
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; bend and squat occasionally; lift up to 20 pounds occasionally; and hear at a normal conversational level.
- Ability to maintain a high energy level when necessary and demonstrate a high degree of emotional intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual tutoring and homework assistance to Club members and assist volunteers providing tutoring and homework assistance.
- Design, plan, and facilitate activities related to members’ homework assignments to increase interest and enrichment.
- Tutor high-risk students identified as below grade level or below average in language, reading, math, and/or science.
- Assist students with special homework assignments and projects.
- Become familiar with current textbooks and learning materials used by students.
- Help members make appropriate choices about education, career, social, physical, and emotional needs as they relate to educational goals.
- Assess youth developmental needs, interests, and characteristics to develop targeted programs and an outcome-driven Club experience.
- Promote member safety, program quality, and the appearance of the Club; provide guidance and serve as a role model.
- Plan and organize program services and activities, including field trips, program-specific activities, and guest speakers.
- Initiate new programs with approval from the Program Director/Unit Director and promote program participation.
- Monitor and evaluate program achievement against target goals, recommend modifications based on member needs and interests, and participate in weekly staff meetings.
- Participate in local, state, regional, and national Boys & Girls Clubs education programs and competitions.
- Supervise members in the program area and ensure a healthy and safe environment.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the program area and keep an inventory of equipment and supplies in good order; recommend requisitions as necessary.
- Prepare weekly reports for the Program Director/Unit Director regarding activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other required matters.
- Maintain a daily written schedule and ensure programs begin and end on time.
- Participate in additional special programs or events and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
