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 our Team as a Part Time Certified Classroom Teacher with Strive Academy!

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Part-time Benefits: 

• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Hourly Rate: $22.00-$25.00

Strive Academy is an alternative school; the Lead Teacher position provides program services year-round. 

*Must possess Valid Teaching Certification from Florida Department of Education or Statement of Eligibility. Certification in a core subject area preferred (Math, Science, English). ESE certification preferred. 

*This is a Part Time position up to 20 hours per week

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Plan, 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 students with regular and ready access to instructional technology and comprehensive materials that support the instructional program.
• 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.
• Provide a positive academic learning climate where students are encouraged to be productive learners and take pride in their work.
• Establish and deliver effective classroom management and organizational strategies to maximize time students are actively engaged in learning activities.
• Provide individualized instruction to meet students' needs in basic skills development in English, reading, and mathematics.
• Participate in development, implementation, and revision of personal education plans for all program students, to include IEP’s, as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited College or University, required. Candidates must possess either a valid teaching certificate in Florida or Statement of Eligibility (SOE) from the Florida Department of Education. Must meet state teacher certification eligibility requirements. Prefer state certification in all core subject areas taught. Prefer endorsement/certification in one or more of these areas: Math, Science, English, ESE. 
• 2 years successful teaching experience preferred.
• Must have an appropriate and valid state driver’s license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s 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 Academy

1132 N Combee Road | Lakeland, FL 33801

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Services Dial 711. Submit Request: https://eckerd.org/about-us/contact-us/

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Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") is an equal opportunity employer and 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.