Description

Job Title: Certified Teacher

Salary: $30 per hour

Hours: Hours will vary; part-time

Reports to: Club Director

Location: Mariposa Elementary

1. POSITION SUMMARY

The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County (BGCSLC) 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 Certified Teacher is responsible for providing academic instruction to actively participating 21st Century club members during 21st Century program hours.

2. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Vice President of Specialized Programs are, but not limited to:

Responsible for providing instructions in the main core subjects including reading, English language arts, science, and mathematics.

• Responsible for providing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics “STEM” curricula.

• Ensuring all lessons and activities will be delivered and facilitated using engaging, creative, innovative, and “hands on” techniques. The Certified Teacher will select and modify instructional materials and plans to enhance learning and motivates students to actively engage in meaningful learning experience.

• Manage materials, equipment, and time effectively; interprets data for diagnosis and instructional planning; maintains accurate and appropriate records and files.

• Provides 21st Century club members opportunities to use technology; and ensures that club member growth and achievements are continuous and appropriate for the age groups.

• Works closely with School Based Club Director to communicate effectively with parents.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively participate in BGCA trainings, internal trainings, and All Staff meetings

• Report and suspicions of abuse or neglect to the State Abuse Hotline

• The Certified Teacher will be on-site during all hour of program operation to ensure that all activities support student instructions.

• The Certified Teacher is provided with 30 minutes per day for set-up and planning.

• Support other projects as needed.

• Completes any additional assignments as requested by the Club Director

3. QUALIFICATIONS

BACKGROUND SCREENING

• Must submit to and pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Children & Families.

• Must pass pre-employment drug test

CERTIFICATIONS

• Current Florida Educator's Certificate

• Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology or any other related subject is imperative. At least 3 years’ experience in the field of teaching is necessary in order to reach this position. Some experience in not-for-profit is beneficial.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Great supervisory skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Awareness about the recent trends in teaching and education

• Responsible and organized

• Ability to deal with the children effectively

• Great leadership qualities

• Stress tolerance

• Must have positive work ethic, attention to detail, strong initiative and be reliable

• Adjust direction and priorities within a fast paced and multi-faceted work environment

• Proven ability managing multiple priorities; strong organization, detail and process management orientation

• Working knowledge of office equipment

• Strong proficiency with computers, data base entry and full Microsoft Office suite, email, and internet

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data and information and apply appropriate judgment

• Demonstrated ability to work independently without supervision; ability to make decisions independently

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion; High level of professionalism and diplomatic etiquette

• Above average interpersonal skills; ability to work with and through people at all levels to accomplish goals

• Ability to retain information and utilize critical thinking skills

• Must be a self-starter and demonstrate an ability to learn quickly

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Effectively manages multiple priorities, as well as effective organizational and time management practices

• Ability to interact with all levels of management and team members

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment

• Culturally astute and sensitive, while being able to confidently ask the right questions

TRAVEL

Some travel may be required for training and/or other business purposes.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS

Our offices, neighborhood clubhouses and school-based clubs are fast-paced work environments and are strategically located in areas of St. Lucie County where youth need us most. Based on the organization's needs, flexibility to work different schedules and work in different locations in St. Lucie County is required due to changing business demands. General office conditions is the standard work environment (standing, sitting, and walking Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke, drug and alcohol free workplace.

5. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching with hands and arms, and finger dexterity.

• This position requires extended talking, listening, sitting, walking, and standing; computer viewing, and keyboard entry. Regularly lifting up to 25 pounds.

• Daily operation of personal motor vehicle 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.

6. OTHER

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice.