Grace Place for Children and Families Hiring for Bright Beginnings Parent Time Teacher Job at Naples, FL Full Time

Summary/Objective:

With the leadership and guidance of the Director of Family Literacy and the Bright Beginnings Manager, the Bright Beginnings Parent Time Teacher will be responsible for the implementation of the Bright Beginnings Parent Time curriculum to the adult learners (parents) enrolled in the program. The teacher will work under the direction of the Director of Family Literacy to support the alignment of parent time and early learning curriculum objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Curriculum Implementation:

• Assume primary responsibility for the implementation and instruction of high-quality Bright Beginnings Parent Time classes.

• Ensure that all requisite materials for class are prepared and ready in advance.

• Remain up-to-date on program curriculum map to support the alignment between parent time and early childhood education classes.

• Implement curriculum and instructional activities that facilitate challenging, engaging, and active learning experiences with measurable learning outcomes.

• Build positive, encouraging, and vibrant teacher-student relationships to foster strong commitment, participation, and retention.

• Manage and maintain the classroom learning environment, including establishing daily routines, and classroom organization, set-up and clean-up.

• Implement systems to foster the development of support and collaboration between families. Work with program administration to provide referrals to school and community resources when needed.

• Conduct assessments and support data collection of measurable program outcomes.

Curriculum Development:

· Provide support in the development of weekly literacy homework activities as requested.

· Contribute to additional materials to support curriculum implementation.

Volunteer Management:

• Welcome and effectively manage volunteer translators’ involvement in the classroom.

• Provide effective on-going coaching in appropriate strategies and model these strategies in the classroom.

Outcomes:

• Observe and evaluate student performance, progress, and development.

• Maintain records on student progress and development for the purpose of planning and evaluation.

Communication:

• Communicate with parents regularly regarding their progress and needs.

• Keep parents informed of program expectations, logistics, and activities.

• Communicate regularly with direct team members.

• Maintain high visibility and a hands-on presence with students, staff, volunteers, and parents in all aspects of the program.

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• Performs any other duties or responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s’ degree required, concentration in early childhood education or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of instructional teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures and populations and ability to communicate effectively preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, use of the internet, and basic computer skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.

• Commitment to the mission and core values of Grace Place.

• Current first aid and CPR certificates (can obtain within 90 days of employment).

• Willing to submit to Fingerprinting and Background Checks.

• Compliance with Good Moral Character as descried by DCF.

Additional Information:

As members of the Grace Place team we all value and support the Grace Place Vision, Mission, Faith Statement and Organizational Core Values.

Work Environment: Position requires working in numerous locations which include varied temperature, noise level, and other factors that may affect a person’s working conditions while performing the job.

Position Type and Expected Working Hours: Part-time. Anticipated working hours of approximately 8:30am-2:30pm Monday and Tuesday, including some evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands: Bending, sitting, and standing for long periods of time. May require lifting objects weighing up to 20 lbs. as needed.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Background check, fingerprinting required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Naples, FL 34116: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location