Rufus E. Payne - Teacher

Communities in Schools•Jacksonville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Communities In Schools After School Program is sponsored by the Kids Hope Alliance who partners with the Duval County Public School system to provide innovative after-school academic enrichment activities to selected local schools. The main focus of the academic component is to strengthen the student's academic ability. After School teachers assist with project-based learning, homework completion, provide tutoring for high-risk students who have been identified below grade level performance and/or below average test scores in language, reading, math and/or science and teach reading and math strategies in creative ways.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
At least two years' experience working in educational programs with youth.
Valid state Certified teacher required.
First aid and CPR certification required within 30 days of appointment and must be maintained.
Completion of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 45 hour initial training must be completed within the first year of employment.
Must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services (DCPS).
This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements the academic component and completes lesson plans.
Supervises the children and engages them in activities.
Understands the program objectives and program design.
Facilitates Project Based Learning activities as outlined in the grant.
Keeps and checks attendance at every transition point.
Submits weekly lesson plans to Site Coordinator/Lead Teacher.
Develops and implements academic plans that are designed in a fun, positive, interactive format and support academic enrichment.
Requests needed materials and makes sure they are available to implement lessons.
Works with after school team to create a collegiate, productive, upbeat and positive environment.
Encourages study groups, pairing academically talented students with those needing assistance.
Attends staff meetings and checks personal folder daily for communication from program director or other colleagues.
Obtains required training set by the grant.
Signs in and out daily.
Communicates monthly with parents and teachers of home group students.
Attends field trips with home group.
Communicates daily with the Lead Teacher.
Works with janitors and students to assure that room is in good order at the end of the evening and is ready for the next day's school.
Follows school board policies.
Performs any other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator.