Job Description
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Lead Teacher
PROGRAM
Refugio Unaccompanied Children Shelter
REPORTS TO
Center Director
SALARY
70,386.00 Exempt
LOCATION
Tampa, FL
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
WORK SCHEDULE
Five Days per week, 40 Hours per week, 12 Month per year.
General Description
The Lead Teacher provides the complete educational experience and academic progress of children in a residential program. Provides required US Refugio shelter program reporting regarding education, life skills, vocational, and acculturation. Plans instruction, set goals, implement curriculum, communicate standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students. Collaborates with the Program Management Office Directors (PMO) and other staff members to ensure the best possible learning environment for children.
About You
The ideal candidate for our program is :
- A self-motivated and dedicated person who is excited and passionate about helping infants, toddlers, and children in education.
- You are a personable, energetic, and empathetic leader who can manage multiple staff, and multiple projects in a prioritized manner to meet our internal Urban Strategies goals of all current ORR Shelter Programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Education – bachelor’s degree in Elementary EducationExperience – 2 years’ experience of teaching and / or relevant experience.Teaching English as a Second Language ESL / Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) CertificationBilingual in English and SpanishState Teacher Certified in the State where employed.Cleared background check from appropriate entity.Must be able to work a flexible schedule (weekends / holidays)Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note and Teams)What You’ll Be Doing
Supervise the teachers and ensure educational services are aligned with the children’s needs and educational requirements.Provide instructional leadership, direction, and feedback to education staff.Ensure that education staff provide a safe and inclusive classroom environment of respect to ensure positive learning experience for children with diverse backgrounds.Provide direct services to a cohort of children and monitor participation to ensure adequate instruction and assistance to each child.Ensure the children are provided with an opportunity for learning advancement, independent study, special projects and pre-GED classes and college preparatory tutorials.Conducts an educational assessment of each child to determine the academic level of the child and any needs the child may have.Adapts or modifies local educational standards to develop curricula and assessments, in basic academic areas (Science, Social Studies, Math Reading Writing, Physical Education, and English as a Second Language ESL / teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ESOL), including vocational and acculturation activities.Assists and ensures the preparation of an individualized educational plan for each child.Oversee monitoring of children’s participation to ensure adequate instruction and assistance with each child.Organize, attend, and monitor education field trips.Schedule monthly educational meeting to keep education staff updated and informed of new policies and procedures.,Maintains the child’s educational case file and contract database in accordance with ORR policiesand procedures.
Provides homebound, remedial education and after-school tutoring as needed.Covers as a substitute in the absence of a teacher following the lesson plans and managing the class as needed.Supports in the wellbeing, safety and supervision of children as needed.Attend required staff meeting and training.Other duties as assigned.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to ascend / descend stairs.Able to stand or sit for an extended period.Ability to bend and lift up to 20lbs to complete daily tasks.Able to withstand changing environmental conditions.Predominantly indoors, occasionally outdoor monitoring or activities.About Urban Strategies
Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.
COMPANY
CULTURE
Our work is driven by our three core values :
Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth.Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities.Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.BENEFITS
Remote work for eligible positions.Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family).Vision is covered 100% (individual or family).401K matched contributions up to 4%.Employee Assistance Program.Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays.Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free.Positions that require laptops, the company provides one.Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.PERKS
Meaningful employee engagement programs.Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners.OTHER
Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state, and local legal protections.
To apply :
Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us / careers
Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $70,386
