Elementary Support Teacher – Part Time

Job Title: Elementary Support teacher
Reports to: Program Manager
Classification: Part -Time Nonexempt, M-Th: 2:30-6:00
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Our 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 supports
Aid 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 behavior
Ensure the safety of children by providing appropriate and active supervision during activities in a variety of settings—classroom, playground, bus, cafeteria, etc.

Curriculum support
Support 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 instruction

Volunteer Management
Welcome and encourage volunteer involvement in the classroom
Model and coach volunteers in appropriate strategies for instruction and classroom management
Maintain high visibility and a hands-on presence with students, staff, volunteers, and parents who are participating in the program

Communication
Support parent events during the year
Work collaboratively with teachers and managers to communicate program expectations and changes to parents

Qualifications: Staff must qualify in all the following:
Education/Experience:
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
Must have at least 1 year of experience in youth development, childcare, or related field
Must 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.