What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Teacher, ECE and Elementary after-school position at Grace Place for Children and Families?
Job Title: Shared position: Full-time Teacher, ECE and Elementary After-School
Reports to: Program Manager
Classification: Full Time Exempt, M-Th: 8:30a.m.-6:00p.m. & F: 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
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 managers of the ECE and Elementary After-School program, the shared position Teacher is responsible for the planning, instruction, and assessment of high-quality, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate programming for both the morning Early Childhood program (approx. 27 hours/week) and the afternoon Elementary School-Aged After-School Program (approx.13 hours/week).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Planning and Instruction
- Utilize Grace Place established curriculum, such as Creative Curriculum, to develop scope and sequence of instruction, daily lesson plans, and learning activities to promote early learning skills that can be carried over into the home.
- Create a developmentally appropriate classroom environment and select diverse instructional resources and differentiated methods to meet students’ individual needs.
- Implement PACT (Parent and Child Together) Time by building strong relationships with families, modeling, and coaching parents in effective strategies.
- Maintain a well-organized, DCF-compliant, safe and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of young children.
- Create whole group lessons and center-based learning centers to promote math and reading support for students.
- Provide academic support for students during homework time.
- Plan and implement enrichment activities for students such as art, technology, and fitness.
- Assessment
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development; maintaining records of each child’s progress to be included in the Teaching Strategies Gold evaluations.
- Complete all required Grace Place evaluations and checkpoints accurately and on time.
- Incorporate student performance and progress into lesson planning to achieve mastery.
- Identify the needs of children and create appropriate interventions and referrals with the guidance of the program manager.
- Utilize student assessment data to plan for instruction
- Differentiate center-based learning centers based on individual needs
- Volunteer Management
- Welcome, train, and manage 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
- Maintain regular communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and needs.
- Keep parents informed of daily activities and program expectations/changes.
- Report student outcomes to demonstrate student growth and program impact.
- Work collaboratively with co-teachers and manager to improve program quality.
- Conduct home visits, staff/parent conferences, and participate in the SAP parent events.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, required.
- 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.
Benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off policy
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Short and long term disability
- Company sponsored Life insurance
- 401k with a match
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
Must demonstrate physical stamina, standing and moving for extended periods.
Ability to move around the classroom and transition between sitting on the floor with children and standing, often multiple times throughout the day.
Must be physically capable of engaging with children on their level, including bending, squatting, or sitting on the floor. Often requires guiding children by hand or helping them with physical tasks.
Must work both indoors and outdoors, supervising children in various activities.
Able to assist with setting up equipment and furniture as needed.
Must be able to ride the bus and assist with emergency evacuations.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
Must demonstrate physical stamina, standing and moving for extended periods.
Ability to move around the classroom and transition between sitting on the floor with children and standing, often multiple times throughout the day.
Must be physically capable of engaging with children on their level, including bending, squatting, or sitting on the floor. Often requires guiding children by hand or helping them with physical tasks.
Must work both indoors and outdoors, supervising children in various activities.
Able to assist with setting up equipment and furniture as needed.
Must be able to ride the bus and assist with emergency evacuations.
Culture:
Our culture champions great people and joyful engagement, where every 'hello,' 'thank you,' and 'goodbye' echoes our respect for each voice, and every win for our students fuels our continuous quest for improvement. Autonomy, genuine recognition, and the agility to embrace new ideas define our fast-paced journey towards excellence.
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.
The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor at Grace Place to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies could be considered a disciplinary offense.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.