On-Site Instructor for At-Risk Youth Education

Everglades Youth Academy; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Everglades Youth Academy in Okeechobee, FL, seeks an Instructor to support academic growth for at-risk students in a residential program. The role emphasizes remediation, acceleration, and tailored instruction across subjects, with blended online and on-site teaching, reporting to DJJ facilities statewide.

The instructor will plan engaging lessons, manage classrooms, track progress, and collaborate with staff to meet performance goals in a demanding learning environment.

Qualifications

• Operational knowledge of the Internet and Web-related technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement engaging instructional activities in assigned subject(s).
• Identify, select, create, and modify instructional resources.
• Supervise students and maintain attendance records.
• Maintain accurate record keeping procedures.
• Ensure orderly classroom environment and effective behavior management.
• Provide a positive learning environment and encourage student engagement.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
• Grade assignments and assessments and counsel students on progress.
• Collaborate with supervisor and peers to enhance instruction.
• Communicate with students, parents/guardians, and stakeholders within timelines.
• Model professional and ethical standards in dealings with students and parents.
• Meet course and school-wide performance goals.
• Participate in blended learning models across facilities statewide.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Florida Professional Teaching Certificate

Job description

Everglades Youth Academy in Okeechobee, FL, seeks an Instructor to support academic growth for at-risk students in a residential program. The role emphasizes remediation, acceleration, and tailored instruction across subjects, with blended online and on-site teaching, reporting to DJJ facilities statewide.

The instructor will plan engaging lessons, manage classrooms, track progress, and collaborate with staff to meet performance goals in a demanding learning environment.