Want to provide at-risk-youth with the tools to begin their process of change and be successful? We are seeking individuals who have a passion for working with at-risk-youth, leading them on the path to success, and helping them reach their full potential. Join the Team as our next Part Time Classroom Teacher with Eckerd Connects Strive Academy! Make more than a Living, Make a DifferenceOur Part-time Benefits: Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%Group Term Life and AD&D InsuranceEmployee Assistance Plan (EAP)Hourly Rate: $22.00-$25.00*Must be Certified in at least one of the following subjects areas: English, Math, Science or Social Sciences*ESE certification or willingness to obtain ESE certification preferredDuties & ResponsibilitiesPlan, prepare, deliver, and/or direct instructional activities that actively engage students in meaningful and relevant learning experiences, including opportunities for them to explore application of higher-order thinking skills and to investigate new approaches to applying their learning.
Design and use various instructional strategies, innovations, and activities that are research based, reflective of best practice, and compatible with the total program effort.Differentiate instruction and educational programs and/or projects to meet students' special interests, learning styles, and identified level of academic achievement, intellectual and physical ability, and social and emotional functioning. Provide individualized instruction to meet students' needs in basic skills development in English, reading, and mathematics.Maintain knowledge of and implement established curriculum based on clearly defined state standards.Integrate subject matter through effective thematic development.Provide vocational/career instruction, as required.Establish and deliver effective classroom management and organizational strategies to maximize time students are actively engaged in learning activities.Participate in development, implementation, and revision of personal education plans for all program students, to include IEPs, as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).Monitor, document, and analyze student performance data, and use results to make decisions to improve outcomes.Participate in the programs process for establishing, implementing, and monitoring a continuous process of improvement that focuses on student performance. Participate in a continuous program of professional development that supports achievement of the programs improvement goals.Provide input into ordering necessary instructional materials, supplies and equipment in sufficient numbers to support the educational program and implement its plans for improvement.Maintain secure, accurate and complete student record keeping system that monitors student progress, to include a current, up-to-date student work folder.QualificationsBachelors degree, from an accredited College or University, required. Valid Florida Teaching License or Certificate of Eligibility from Department of Education required.
Must be certified in English or Math subject area. Must acquire certifications NLT 6 months after employment.Two years successful teaching experience preferredMust meet state criminal background check requirements. Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerds Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. *This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job.
It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.About our Program: Eckerd Connects Strive Academy is a day-treatment program serving teens between the ages of 12 through 19 who have been placed on probation, post commitment probation, conditional release or minimum risk commitment by the court and who are assessed as moderate-high or a high risk to re-offend. Eckerd Connects partnered with the Local County School District of Polk County Florida to serve as a DJJ Alternative School. This school model offers an array of services and interventions tools that are designed to help youth build needed skills to successfully and permanently exit the Juvenile Justice system. Our Location: Eckerd Connects | Strive Academy1132 N Combee Road | Lakeland, FL 33801Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EckerdConnectsStrive/About Us Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipNp9vyfkxECopy & paste the link into your browser for more information: https://eckerd.org/juvenile-justice-services/community-based-services/strive-academy/Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalCopy & paste the link into your browser: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/mdf/jobapplications/eeoknowyourrights/EEOC_KnowYourRights_English.pdfEckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.
("Eckerd Connects") considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.