Full Time Teacher, ECE and Elementary After-School

Grace Place for Children and Families•Naples, FL

About The Position

Together with the managers of the ECE and Elementary After-School program, the shared position Teacher is responsible for the planning, instruction, and assessment of high-quality, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate programming for both the morning Early Childhood program (approx. 27 hours/week) and the afternoon Elementary School-Aged After-School Program (approx.13 hours/week).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, required.
Must obtain Foundation Florida DCF certificate within 1 year of employment.
Strong interpersonal skills and written communication skills.
Commitment to the mission and core values of Grace Place.
Current first aid and CPR certificates (can obtain within 90 days of employment).
Able to pass background checks and FDLE fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual, preferred (English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole).
Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures and populations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite use of the internet, and basic computer skills sufficient to maintain program records and budgets, and communicate with parents, volunteers, partners, and community.

Responsibilities

Planning and Instruction
Utilize Grace Place established curriculum, such as Creative Curriculum, to develop scope and sequence of instruction, daily lesson plans, and learning activities to promote early learning skills that can be carried over into the home.
Create a developmentally appropriate classroom environment and select diverse instructional resources and differentiated methods to meet students’ individual needs.
Implement PACT (Parent and Child Together) Time by building strong relationships with families, modeling, and coaching parents in effective strategies.
Maintain a well-organized, DCF-compliant, safe and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of young children.
Create whole group lessons and center-based learning centers to promote math and reading support for students.
Provide academic support for students during homework time.
Plan and implement enrichment activities for students such as art, technology, and fitness.
Assessment
Observe and evaluate student performance and development; maintaining records of each child’s progress to be included in the Teaching Strategies Gold evaluations.
Complete all required Grace Place evaluations and checkpoints accurately and on time.
Incorporate student performance and progress into lesson planning to achieve mastery.
Identify the needs of children and create appropriate interventions and referrals with the guidance of the program manager.
Utilize student assessment data to plan for instruction
Differentiate center-based learning centers based on individual needs
Volunteer Management
Welcome, train, and manage volunteer involvement in the classroom.
Model and coach volunteers in appropriate strategies for instruction and classroom management.
Maintain high visibility and a hands-on presence with students, staff, volunteers, and parents who are participating in the program.
Communication
Maintain regular communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and needs.
Keep parents informed of daily activities and program expectations/changes.
Report student outcomes to demonstrate student growth and program impact.
Work collaboratively with co-teachers and manager to improve program quality.
Conduct home visits, staff/parent conferences, and participate in the SAP parent events.