Americorp Behavior Specialist

SailFuture; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

SailFuture in St. Petersburg, Florida seeks an AmeriCorps Behavior Specialist to support students in a project-based high school. You will assist with transportation, help maintain a safe classroom environment, and reinforce community standards to keep students engaged.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, real-time feedback, and individualized input for term-end reviews, with a focus on empowering youth to overcome challenges and grow toward independent futures.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to learn and provide feedback.
• Undaunted attitude toward new challenges to catalyze meaningful social change.
• Excitement about creating inclusive spaces where each student is seen and valued.
• Patience and empathy with a big heart to support students through challenges.
• Collaborative approach to teamwork and problem solving.
• Flexibility to pitch in when and as needed.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and creative problem solving.
• Leadership and effective communication, both written and oral.
• Passion for reimagining education and youth development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation of students from internships and externships.
• Help ensure a safe classroom environment, both physically and emotionally.
• Ensure students uphold community standards in the classroom and within the SailFuture community.
• Create a space for students to fail forward and improve mastery of target objectives.
• Provide real-time, constructive feedback to help students grow.
• Provide individualized input for each student in term-end review meetings.
• Work with teens in a one-on-one environment.
• Build meaningful relationships and trust to improve behavior, educational performance, and social relationships.

Skills

Florida drivers license

Willingness to learn and give feedback

Adaptability to new challenges

Inclusive, supportive mindset

Patience and empathy

Collaborative approach

Flexibility and willingness to help

Entrepreneurial thinking

Leadership and communication

Passion for reimagining education

Job description

About SailFuture

SailFuture is a nonprofit organization in St. Petersburg, Florida, dedicated to helping youth who have experienced significant life challenges build meaningful, independent futures.

Through residential foster care, a private high school, workforce development, international sailing expeditions, and social enterprises, we provide young people with the relationships, education, and opportunities they need to achieve economic freedom.

Our Construction Team plays a critical role in that mission. Every renovation and new construction project helps expand safe housing for disadvantaged youth while generating revenue that directly supports scholarships and tuition assistance for students at SailFuture Academy.

AmeriCorps Behavior Specialist

SailFuture is recruiting a dynamic and relatable leader to motivate and support students in a project-based high school.

The AmeriCorps Behavior Specialist is an entry-level educational leadership and behavior management role. You will support students throughout the school day, help oversee general school operations, and assist with transportation as needed.

You will help implement school behavior policies, processes, and procedures. The ideal candidate charismatically engages students who may temporarily disengage from class or need to step away to refocus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation of students from their internships and externships

• Help ensure a safe classroom environment, both physically and emotionally

• Ensure students uphold community standards in the classroom and within our community

• Create a space for students to fail forward and improve their mastery of target objectives

• Provide real-time, constructive feedback to help students grow

• Provide individualized input for each student in term-end review meetings

• Work with teens in a one-on-one environment

• Build meaningful relationships and trust with students to improve their behavior, educational performance, and social relationships

Qualifications

Our recruitment team is excited to review applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking candidates who bring:

• Valid Florida driver's license with a clean driving record

• Willingness to learn and provide feedback

• Undaunted attitude toward new, unique challenges in order to catalyze meaningful social change

• Excitement about creating inclusive spaces where each student is seen, heard, and valued

• Patience and empathy, with a big heart and a desire to support students through challenges

• Collaborative approach

• Flexibility and willingness to pitch in when and as needed

• Entrepreneurial thinking and creative problem solving

• Leadership and effective communication, both written and oral

• Passion for reimagining education