CERTIFIED TEACHER - IDEA River Bluff

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida•Jacksonville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Teacher helps Club members graduate high school on time and achieve their academic goals. As part of a team-oriented Club staff, the teacher plans, supervises, and delivers tutoring, homework assistance, and reading enrichment for youth ages 6 to 18. The role incorporates youth-development principles, character development, culturally diverse and age-appropriate activities, and guidance that supports a safe, positive environment. The teacher provides individual tutoring and homework help, supports volunteers who tutor members, and designs activities that make homework more engaging. The role includes targeted tutoring for high-risk students performing below grade level or scoring below average in language, reading, math, or science, as well as assistance with special assignments and projects. The teacher becomes familiar with students’ current textbooks and learning materials and helps members make education and career choices connected to their broader needs and goals. The position assesses youth’s developmental needs, interests, and characteristics to develop targeted, outcome-driven programs. It supports program planning and participation, monitors progress toward goals, and recommends changes in response to member needs. Additional duties include maintaining a safe and clean program area, keeping equipment and supplies in good order, preparing weekly reports, maintaining a daily schedule, and ensuring programs begin and end on time. The position generally works 2.5 to 3 hours per day, Monday through Friday, between 2 PM and 7 PM, though longer hours may be required when necessary. Work is conducted indoors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide individual tutoring and homework assistance to Club members and assist volunteers as they provide tutoring and homework help.
Design, plan, and facilitate activities related to homework assignments to increase students’ interest and enrichment.
Tutor high-risk students identified as performing below grade level or below average in language, reading, math, and/or science.
Assist students with special homework assignments and projects.
Become familiar with students’ current textbooks and learning materials.
Help members make appropriate education and career choices related to their educational goals.
Assess youth’s 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 the approval of the Program Director or Unit Director and stimulate program participation.
Monitor and evaluate program achievement against target goals, recommend modifications in response to member needs and interests, and participate in weekly Club 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 or Unit Director about activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other required information.
Maintain a daily written schedule and ensure programs begin and end on time.
May participate in additional special programs or events and perform other duties as assigned.