Job Description
Job Description
Lead Teacher Part Time
Communities In Schools Jacksonville is seeking a Lead Teacher for our afterschool program. Do you love supporting students and helping them learn and succeed in life? Do you want your work to have a positive impact on the community? Then join our team!
Job Summary:
The Afterschool Teacher role works under general supervision to assist the Afterschool program in implementing the UFLI curriculum within the school district. This position interprets the curriculum and ensures instruction aligns with the curriculum goals and DCPS standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Helping students prepare for standardized testing.
- Creation of lesson plans and implementation of the UFLI curriculum with the students.
- Tracking the academic performance of students for signs of progress.
- Provide mentor support to students.
- Create positive relationships with school staff, Program Manager, Enrichment staff, and all CIS staff.
- Meet regularly with the Program Manager and team to determine areas of need.
- Meeting with the Program Manager to discuss the goals and needs of students in the program.
- Coordinating and administering education plans for the students.
*Perform all other duties assigned by the Director of Afterschool and Assistant Director*
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- A valid teaching certificate.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with administrators, principals, teachers, and parents.
- Knowledgeable of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards.
- A valid state-issued ID and/or driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Must pass Level II background screening.
Our Culture: We have worked to keep students on track for graduation for over 34 years in Jacksonville and have seen firsthand that any obstacle to learning, even the smallest ones, can add up, significantly impacting a child's development. That's why we're deeply embedded in the lives and schools of our students, helping them overcome obstacles to success.
The most exciting aspect of being an employee at Communities In Schools of Jacksonville is knowing that every day, we are making a positive impact that helps students successfully learn, stay in school, and ultimately prepare for life. We have a diverse, energetic, and fun team of individuals working together to help students realize their potential and pursue their dreams.
Work Environment: This position requires an individual who can work in a fast-paced environment with high energy, numerous distractions, and a sense of humor. Supervision of students is an integral part of our work. The Program Manager must be able to plan and implement activities both in person and virtually, utilizing various resources and tools. Safety is of the utmost importance; thus, planning and preparing are paramount. The duties may frequently require activities outside in varying weather conditions; employees may be exposed to sunny, wet, humid, or other conditions beyond their immediate control.
Part-Time Benefits:
- Free Employee Assistance & Discount program
- Opportunity for promotion within the company
- CIS is a not-for-profit employer eligible for most student loan forgiveness programs