Classroom Facilitator - Pahokee, FL
About The Position
Persevere is a national non-profit organization dedicated to reducing recidivism and improving the successful reentry of individuals involved in the criminal justice system. They achieve this by providing comprehensive programs that develop job skills and facilitate labor market access. These services include software coding classes, job readiness and employability instruction (life skills, financial education), work experience, job search and placement assistance, entrepreneurship training, and a residential transition program for some participants. National data indicates that unemployment is a significant factor in recidivism, and individuals with criminal justice involvement face substantial barriers to employment. Persevere aims to provide these individuals with real hope, valuable skills, and meaningful opportunities.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of coding experience
- Reliability and the ability to report to work daily.
- Reliable transportation to and from the work site.
- Ability to work while intermittently sitting and standing for extended periods.
- Ability to work independently and effectively with a diverse group of students.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching tech experience highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Sign for keys and radio (if required)
- Open classroom daily
- Take Attendance
- Order meals for class (as required)
- Conduct count/outcount procedures (as required)
- Ensure the classroom is safe and secure and students adhere to policy
- Manage the day to day operations of the classroom
- Ensure setup of A/V equipment for remote instruction and outside guest speakers
- Troubleshoot technical issues that may arise and direct issue to appropriate staff member
- Use Vant4gePoint (or other designated data system) to track participant progress
- Develop a relationship of trust with each student
- Monitor the attitude, effort, and stress of participants and provide feedback to program management
- Provide individualized support to students as needed
- Maintain a positive relationship with facility staff
- Communicate classroom status and needs to program management in a timely manner
- Communicate with the Instructor, Case Manager, Technology Employment Specialist in a timely manner
- Input progress notes on participants to share with case management team
- Assist in the presentation of Career Readiness materials
- Assist in the presentation of Reentry documentation for participants
- Maintain understanding of student eligibility criteria
- Participate in recruitment of students
- Review applications for completeness, accuracy, and eligibility
- Assist with coordination of interviews
- Familiar with PCC, Persevere Plus and Career Readiness Curriculum
- Maintain accurate records of student progress
- Teach Intro to Tech
- Teach Career Readiness
- Maintain competency in each major PCC module
- Grade assessments and assignments as required
- Serve as classroom instructor in their absence
- Provide feedback on curriculum development and platform development
- Participate in required training for the facility
- Complete corporate training on a timely basis
- Actively participate in all staff meetings
- Accurately complete timesheet as required
- Participate in cross training of Persevere staff
- Interact with staff and students in a trauma-informed, racially-equitable, and gender-responsive manner
Benefits
- excellent benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
