CERTIFIED TEACHER (Arlington Elementary)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida•Jacksonville, FL

25d•$0 - $25•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, this role plans, supervises, and implements tutoring programs, homework assistance, and reading enrichment for youth ages 6 to 18. The teacher incorporates youth development principles, character development, culturally diverse and age-appropriate programming, and gender-specific activities while supporting a safe, positive Club environment. The role provides individual tutoring and homework assistance, supports volunteers who tutor, and develops engaging activities related to homework assignments. It also provides targeted tutoring to high-risk students performing below grade level or with below-average test scores in language, reading, math, or science. The teacher becomes familiar with students’ current textbooks and learning materials and helps them make education and related choices aligned with their goals. The teacher assesses youth needs, interests, and developmental characteristics to develop targeted, outcome-driven programs. Responsibilities also include planning and organizing program activities, monitoring program quality and outcomes, participating in education programs and competitions, maintaining a safe and clean program area and organized supplies, and preparing reports and schedules. The position generally works 2.5 to 3 hours per day, Monday through Friday, between 2 PM and 7 PM, with longer hours potentially required when necessary. Work is conducted indoors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 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 who provide tutoring and homework help.
Design, plan, and facilitate activities related to homework assignments to increase student interest and enrichment.
Tutor high-risk students identified as below grade level or with below-average test scores in language, reading, math, 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 education, career, social, physical, and emotional choices related to their educational goals.
Assess youths’ developmental needs, interests, and characteristics to develop targeted programs.
Incorporate youth development principles, character development, and age-appropriate, gender-specific, and culturally diverse programming.
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 or Unit Director and promote program participation.
Monitor and evaluate program achievement against target goals, recommend modifications responsive 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 on activities, special programs, upcoming events, attendance, and other required matters.
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.
Maintain close daily contact with Club staff, volunteers, members, and the supervisor to exchange information, discuss issues, explain guidelines, instruct, and advise or counsel.