Elementary Support Teacher – Part Time at Grace Place for Children and Families

Job Title: Elementary Support teacherReports to: Program ManagerClassification: Part -Time Nonexempt M-Th: 2:30-6:00Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneOur Mission: Grace Place puts faith into action providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families.Summary/Objective:Together with the manager of the Elementary After-School program and the classroom teacher the Support Teacher is responsible for supporting the implementation of high-quality comprehensive and developmentally appropriate programming for the afternoon Elementary School-Aged After-School Program (approx..14 hours/week)Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Classroom supportsAid in maintenance of classroom organization by completing tasks such as but not limited to the following: classroom set up and clean up managing classroom supplies and materials assisting the teacher with the preparation and implementation of classroom activities and effective management of student behaviorEnsure the safety of children by providing appropriate and active supervision during activities in a variety of settingsclassroom playground bus cafeteria etc.CurriculumsupportSupport the instructional methods of the class to promote math and reading growth including whole group instruction center-based learning centers homework support and small group instructionVolunteer ManagementWelcome and encourage volunteer involvement in the classroomModel and coach volunteers in appropriate strategies for instruction and classroom managementMaintain high visibility and a hands-on presence with students staff volunteers and parents who are participating in the programCommunicationSupport parent events during the yearWork collaboratively with teachers and managers to communicate program expectations and changes to parentsQualifications: Staff must qualify in all the following:Education/Experience:Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalentMust have at least 1 year of experience in youth development childcare or related fieldMust obtain Foundation Florida DCF certificate within 1 year of employment.Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Bi-lingual preferred (English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole).Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures and populations.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite use of the internet and basic computer skills sufficient to maintain program records and budgets and communicate with parents volunteers partners and community.Strong interpersonal skills 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).Able to pass background checks and FDLE fingerprinting.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Grace Place values diversity in the workplace and among our partners and other stakeholders. It is the policy of Grace Place to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience training education and ability to do the available work without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status pregnancy veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment including but not limited to recruiting employment placement promotion transfer demotion reduction of workforce and termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation selection for training the use of all facilities and participation in all company sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by Grace Place where appropriate. Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation compliance review hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal state or local law requiring equal opportunity. Key Skills Food Science,Marketing and Merchandising,Crystal Report,ESL,Client Services Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1