Teacher (50025)

Lutheran Services Florida • Sarasota, FL

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a talented Teacher to make an impact in the lives of others. The Teacher is responsible for curriculum development which facilitates instruction appropriate for students with a variety of academic competencies, backgrounds, skills, and learning needs. To design and implement daily instruction of all core subject areas to include: ESL, PE and Vocational Courses. The Teacher is to promote a positive climate of learning and excellence where students have the opportunity to enhance their developmental growth. Each teacher will be assigned a Teacher Aide to work with the children. The teacher will provide educational instruction per age group requirement and agency policies. Teachers will be bilingual in English and Spanish. This is a direct care position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in the field of Education or related field.
• Must be a certified Educator in Florida.
• Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows (Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of paid or unpaid experience working with youth in a bilingual setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment of respect and rapport to ensure a positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
• Organize and prepare materials for daily instruction while ensuring the inventory of classroom materials, may include: textbooks, furniture, and other equipment needed to assist in the provision of instruction.
• Utilize the LSF adopted curriculum to ensure compliance with National Academic Standards.
• Individualize lesson plans to meet each student academic level.
• Assist with the coordination of Physical Education instruction with all staff to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Develop Individualized Educational Plans to report and document student’s developmental progress (cognitive, emotional, social and physical).
• Use effective instructional strategies to meet the academic needs of the students.
• Provide a vocational course and curriculum in a subject area approved by program director or designee which introduces youth to career choices.
• Maintain a record of student’s academic progress (grade book) for the development of report cards.
• Meet departmental and program deadlines to ensure contractual compliance with reporting requirements.
• Attend all organizational required trainings.
• Attend trainings that will enhance professional growth in the area of Education and/or Vocational curriculum and instruction with pre-approval from program director or designee.
• Attend all departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received and/or information of policy changes or practice are adhered to.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of special educational events.
• Must assist in the evacuation of youth as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences.
• Willing to travel if needed for trainings, conferences or to transport youth to destination if reunified within the Sponsor.
• Must maintain any professional or para-professional certifications acquired while employed with LSF annually.
• Ensure the proper supervision of youth at all times.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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