ACE Program Instructor Pool

Job Title: ACE Program Instructor

Exemption Status/Test: Seasonal (Instructors, Tutors, Assistants)

Reports to: Principal

Date Revised: 1/9/2026

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

*21st Century Community Learning Centers: Employment as a Youth Development Instructor does not guarantee a minimum number of work hours. The position is contingent upon grant funds from the Texas Education Agency. Florence ISD reserves the right to dissolve the position based on availability of funds.*

Overview: Florence ISD, in collaboration with ESC Region 13, has been awarded the 21st Century Learning Centers grant from the Texas Education Agency. This grant provides funding for participating students to receive before and after school tutoring and academic enrichment learning opportunities. We are seeking academic instructors, tutors, and assistants to provide academic instruction in the core content areas and enrichment activities.

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED
• 24 college hours in education/youth issues, preferred and/or
• Two years experience in after-school programs

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruction: Lead activities, provide tutoring, ad implement lessons that develop 21st Century skills (tech, media, info literacy)
• Student Engagement: Create positive, safe, and inclusive spaces, using positive reinforcement and non-punititve methods
• Program Adherence: Meet program goals (e.g., academic achievement), maintain records (attendance), and follow emergency procedures
• Collaboration: Work effectively in teams, communicate with parents, and participate in professional development
• Facilitation: Act as a guide, empowering students to take overnship of their learning through discovery and project-based approaches.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of classroom techniques and etiquette
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and eager to learn new tools and teaching methods
• Ability to instruct students and build strong relationships while offering support and guidance
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Technology skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequently kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
• Environment: Exposure to biological hazards
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.