Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida Hiring for 21st Century Lead Teacher Job at Paisley, FL Full Time

Boys & Girls Clubs Location:

Spring Creek Club – Address: 44440 Spring Creek Road, Paisley, FL 32767

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Lead Teacher for the 21st Century program will be responsible for developing lesson specifics based on curriculum outlined in grant and for ensuring compliance with assigned curriculum. The Teachers will work with children in small group instruction or using an educational software program in the computer lab.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for reporting daily data collection as outlined in the grant and directed by the Project Director.

The Lead Teacher will meet regularly with parents, guidance counselors and academic personnel to assess progress in academic subject areas.
The Lead Teacher will meet regularly with all teachers at Club to go over curriculum, lesson plans, data collection and student progress review, etc.

Must be available to work 10-15 hours per week, between the hours of 3:30PM- 7:30PM (Monday through Friday)

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
1. Oversees administration of computerized reading and math assessments to assigned students at specified intervals throughout tutoring program. May also develop and/or administer curriculum directly to students.

2. Make teacher/student assignments including their own.

3. Provide daily tutoring and skill building to assigned students.

4. Review progress of students participating in the program as measured by computerized reading and math assessments or other grant-required standardized measures of academic performance.
5. Following assigned curriculum programs, design lesson plans for teaching/mentoring students referred by partner schools in order to improve academic performance.

6. Maintain a data collection system to record number and length of mentoring sessions and academic progress for each student.
7. Report to the Project Director the following:
a. At program start, verify identification of participating students and mentors.
b. At program start, supervise administration of and administer reading, math and science assessments to all assigned students.
c. End of each tutoring period, as designated by Project Director, review progress in reading and math, as measured by computer assessment tool and attendance in program. Also review progress in science as measured by teacher assessments and pre/post tests.
d. End of tutoring program, obtain complete performance data for entire tutoring period.
8. Attend regular meetings with Director and other teachers to discuss curriculum and student progress.
9. Meet and coordinate with appropriate school personnel participant’s educational needs, progress and appropriate learning approach.
10. Provide professional development for teachers assigned to the 21st Century program.
11. Coordinate interface between Teachers, Program Assistants, Project Director and Club staff regarding program space needs and communication regarding program needs.

RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with 21st Century and Club staff to interpret and explain program objectives and standards, discuss issues, and provide/receive information. Maintains close contact daily with participating club members and students referred by partner schools.

External: Maintains contact with participating schools. Meets with school Principal or designee, teachers, counselors, as necessary to identify individual student’s educational needs, progress and the most effective learning approach.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Four year degree with a valid Florida Teacher’s Certificate.

3 Years Experience Teaching

1 year Experience in a Title I school.

Experience in project/problem based learning methods.
Experience in differentiated instruction with students at different levels.
Knowledge of educational software applications, such as “Let’s Go Learn’Unique Reader/ Unique Math”.
Knowledge of science curriculum and the ability to create lesson plans using available resources.

Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent organization and data collection skills.
Adaptability outside the classroom, teaching in varying environments.
Ability to conduct a small group learning experience including discipline and classroom control.

Ability to conduct a computer-assisted large group learning experience.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record, and consistent access to a vehicle with appropriate insurance required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Physical requirements: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. The ability to clearly and concisely exchange/receive ideas, facts and or technical information with others. The employee is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee will occasionally need to operate a motor vehicle. Work environment: Active Club environment.

DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.