21st Century Teacher's Assistant

Boys & Girls Clubs of St Lucie County•Fort Pierce, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County’s 21st Century Community Learning Center takes changing the lives of youth to heart. We go above and beyond to ensure that every youth that walks through our doors has a world-class club experience that provides them with the opportunity for a GREAT FUTURE! The primary functions of the Teacher Assistant are to provide program assistance for teachers of the 21st CCLC Program with the primary concern for service delivery, lesson plans, and academic and personal enrichment activities.

Requirements

Must submit to and pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Children & Families
Must pass pre-employment drug test
Previous work experience with youth, preferably in an afterschool or summer enrichment program
Experience working with children strongly preferred
Basic understanding of childhood development and steps to support children of various ages
Ability to effectively communicate with teachers and parents regarding student's progress and behavior
Strong organizational skills are essential to aid in preparing materials for several daily lesson plans
Personal accountability and patience are essential when working with children daily in a classroom environment
Ability to prioritize activities quickly and support the teacher in instances that are exceptionally busy
Basic writing, math, and science skills are necessary to assist in teaching students and answering their questions
Ability to manage potentially challenging behavior from students and maintain a professional and patient demeanor
Experience fostering positive relationships with children and adults in a learning environment
Some travel may be required for training and/or other business purposes
Flexibility to work different schedules and work in different locations in St. Lucie County is required due to changing business demands
General office conditions are the standard work environment (standing, sitting, and walking)
some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching with hands and arms, and finger dexterity
Extended talking, listening, sitting, walking, and standing; computer viewing, and keyboard entry
Regularly lifting up to 25 pounds
Daily operation of a personal motor vehicles relevant to carrying out job duties is required for this position
Ability to think strategically and ability to sit for more than four hours per day

Nice To Haves

Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively implement and administer Learning Center programs, activities, and services that prepare students for success and create a learning environment that facilitates achievement of academic and personal enrichment outcomes
Provide effective Learning Center supervision to promote and stimulate program engagement with students
Act as a role model and provide guidance to all students
Support program teachers during academic and personal enrichment programs
Implementing the Teacher’s lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules
Supporting each child’s social, emotional and intellectual growth and development
Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times
Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the Teacher, to meet individual student needs
Assisting students with assignments or difficult concepts
Maintaining communication with parents, staff and faculty regarding the progress of students
Actively participate in professional development
Completes any additional assignments as requested by the Site Coordinator or Project Director
Complete any additional assignments as requested by Management