Elementary Teacher, Part-Time After School

Grace Place for Children and Families • Naples, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Together with the program manager, the Afterschool teacher is responsible for the planning, instruction, and assessment of high-quality, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate programming. This is a part-time exempt position working approximately 12-14 hours per week, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a non-educational field but with at least 2 years of instructional experience.
• Or a degree in education with or without a valid Florida teaching certificate.
• For K-5th program, must obtain Foundation Florida DCF certificate within 1 year of employment.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create whole group lessons and center-based learning centers to promote math and reading supports for students
• Provide academic supports for students during homework time
• Plan and implement enrichment activities for students such as art, technology, and fitness
• Create an environment that is conducive to learning with a variety of resources that are age appropriate and culturally diverse
• Maintain a well-organized, DCF-compliant, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of youth/children
• Provide instructional leadership to staff team in the form of continuous program improvement through curriculum design supports, lesson planning review, instructional modeling/mentoring, and teacher professional development.
• Collaborate with Director of Student Performance to align instructional supports to support the regular school day
• Utilize student assessment data to plan for instruction
• Differentiate center-based learning centers based on individual needs
• 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
• Maintain communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and needs
• Keep parents informed of daily activities and program expectations/changes
• Support the 6 parent events during the year
• Work collaboratively with co-teachers and managers to improve program quality

Benefits

• Can obtain Foundation Florida DCF certificate within 1 year of employment.
• Can obtain current first aid and CPR certificates within 90 days of employment.
• Background screening includes fingerprinting for FDLE and FBI criminal history checks and review through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level