Lead Instructor

Gang Alternative; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Miami is seeking a part-time Lead Instructor to provide program support and direct instruction to K-8 children. The ideal candidate is bilingual, has a degree or diploma in education, and experience with children. Responsibilities include creating a positive learning environment and administrative support for program activities. A criminal background check and a Florida Child Care Professional Certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Reliable personal transportation and cellular phone required.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Florida Child Care Professional Certificate (DCF 45 hours) must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support services.
• Directly instruct children/youth in assigned specialty area.
• Assist and engage children with daily school homework.
• Create a positive, enriching academic environment.

Skills

Bilingual (Creole or Spanish)

Effective communication in English

Experience working with children

Creative problem solving

Education

A.A. or Degree in Education

High school diploma

Job description

Title: Lead Instructor
Reports to: Site Coordinator, GPS
Employment Type: Part-time, M- F, 2pm- 6pm (increased hours during summer sessions)
Work Location: Miami, FL
Salary Range: $19.00/hr (non- negotiable)

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bilingual (Creole or Spanish); Read and writes well in English
• Preferred A.A. or Degree in Education or High school diploma
• Available to work the required program hours
• Reliable personal transportation and personal cellular phone
• Demonstrated experience working with children in K-8 th
• Positive response to criminal background check (fingerprint)
• Must obtain a Florida Child Care Professional Certificate (DCF 45 hours)

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing program support to the Site Coordinator and Instructors in ensuring that the work of the GPS program including logistical and communication support to coordinate program business, administrative matters and to provide direct instruction, supervision, care and support of children served in program. GPS Instructor services include: facilitating session outreach and resource development including linking clients to appropriate support services as directed by the Site Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support services.
• Collects data in a timely manner and submits to Site Coordinator for data entry.
• Direct instruction of children/youth, with each site location needing one of the following specialty areas: reading, social skills, physical education, arts.
• Assessment testing of students within assigned specialty area (pre-, mid-, post)
• Create a positive, enriching academic environment for the children
• Assist and engage children with completion of the daily school homework and attendance
• Creative and works independently with the children
• Make sure the children’s nutritional needs are met through the daily snack (or lunch/snack during longer program day.)
• Follow the daily activity schedule set by the Site Supervisor
• Model and reinforce the washing of hands and cleanliness, especially before meals/snacks and after using the bathroom
• Demonstrate respect for parents at all times and invite them to join in regular program activities and special parent events
• Maintain a clean suitable/safe area for the children
• Attend staff trainings outside of program hours to improve professional skills and enhance the program activities
• Assist children in the use of educational computer lab.
• Responsible for the set-up and up-keep of Kidblog student publishing program.
• Participate in agency meetings, in-service training and workshops as deemed appropriate.
• Perform other Duties as necessary

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