Certified Lead Teacher-AMIKids Beaufort

AMIkids; Seabrook Island (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

PTO & Holidays

Wellness Programs

Pension Plan

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

AMIkids on Seabrook Island is seeking a Lead Teacher to ensure educational quality by coordinating assessments, teaching middle and senior high school classes, and supporting fellow instructors in curriculum and planning.

You will maintain educational plans, oversee documentation, and ensure compliance with state, local, and contractual education requirements, while serving as a positive role model and advisor to youth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an education field.
• State Teacher Certification in core subjects.
• Two years of experience working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate educational assessments per state/local requirements.
• Teach middle and senior high school classes.
• Assist instructors with lesson planning and curriculum development.
• Develop educational goals for each youth.
• Maintain documentation of courses and program activities.
• Ensure safety, supervision, and role modeling during class instruction.
• Review lesson plans for district compliance.
• Write program reports as required.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Lesson planning

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

State Teacher Certification

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Why AMIkids?

At AMIkids, we believe in the power of transformation. Every young person has the potential for greatness, and we’re on a mission to unlock it. For more than 55 years, AMIkids has empowered over 160,000 young people across the country by fostering confidence and a belief in success.

Position Summary

The Lead Teacher role ensures the educational quality of the program by coordinating the educational assessment program, teaching middle and senior high school classes, assisting other instructors to improve teaching skills, establishing and maintaining educational plans, and maintaining related administrative systems.

Essential Job Duties

• Work with program managers to ensure a quality educational component and compliance with all state, local, and contractual education requirements
• Complete educational assessments for each youth according to state and local requirements
• Develop educational goals for each youth
• Monitor youth educational progress throughout enrollment
• Ensure all areas of curriculum are in place
• Ensure identified youth needing special education are receiving services and services provided are documented according to federal, state, and local requirements
• Review lesson plans of all instructional staff to ensure compliance with local School District requirements
• Assist other instructors in lesson planning, curriculum development, and teaching strategies
• Instruct youth in assigned classes
• Manage documentation of middle and high school courses and program courses for each youth
• Ensure safety, supervision, advising, counseling, and role modeling for youth during class instruction
• Assume supervision responsibilities for academic team members as needed
• Serve as advisor and positive role model for youth at all times
• Write reports as required by program standards and report schedule
• Perform home visits as dictated by program standards and/or state contract
• Attend required training/professional development events and maintain appropriate certification(s) and license(s)
• Actively supervise and/or coordinate day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance and equipment relocation
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• State Teacher Certification in core subject areas
• Two (2) years of experience working with youth

What's in it for you?

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of General (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Subject Certificate (preferred)

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