Teacher-Mentor (Bilingual)

Elevate Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance (employer)

401k with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Elevate Jacksonville seeks a Teacher-Mentor to develop relationships with middle, high, and elementary students in public schools, supporting graduation and post-secondary planning.

You will mentor youth, deliver classroom instruction with professional standards, and attend trainings. Travel outside Florida may be required; a 12-month position with a commitment to 24/7 student support is expected.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or 5+ years proven experience; teaching preferred but not required.
• Minimum three years’ youth-service experience; certifications or education in youth services.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Willingness for 24/7 student support; 12-month position.
• Florida driver’s license and insurance, insurability per insurer.
• Ability to drive Elevate Jacksonville vehicles or own vehicle when needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach and manage classrooms professionally per Elevate Jacksonville standards and Duval County Public Schools system.
• Keep records of program implementation accurately and timely.
• Attend meetings and participate in trainings; travel outside Florida as required.
• Establish and build mentoring relationships to effect positive life-change in youth.
• Serve as a positive role model; reflect Elevate Jacksonville values and ethics.
• Represent Elevate Jacksonville in site visits and community events.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by leadership; participate in trainings.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Commitment to student support

Project leadership

Education

Four-year college degree or 5+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary:

The Teacher-Mentor serves the organization’s mission by developing relationships with youth in public schools to equip students to be thriving contributors in their community. The Teacher-Mentor will work primarily with middle and high school students, and secondarily elementary students. The primary objective is to help students complete high school graduation with a post-secondary plan for their future.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Responsibilities:

• Teach and manage classrooms professionally in accordance with Elevate Jacksonville standards and training along with the standards of the Duval County Public School system.
• Keeps records of program implementation as required. Ensure that the administration is accurate, consistent, and timely.
• On-time participation in meetings and job location, attentive, and participates in various meetings, classes, and other activities.
• Establish and build mentoring relationships with students to produce positive life-change in youth.
• Serve as positive role model and leader for Elevate Jacksonville students. Demonstrate Elevate Jacksonville ethics, character qualities and behaviors.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned. Professionally represent Elevate Jacksonville in site visits and community functions.
• Attend trainings by Elevate USA and Elevate Jacksonville as required. Some travel outside Florida required.

Essential Job Requirements:

• Education: Four-year college degree or 5+ years measured, proven experience. Teaching experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience: Minimum three years’ experience in youth service; certifications or education in youth services.
• Bilingual: Communicate fluently in English and Spanish.
• Commitment: Willingness to provide 24/7 availability to support student relationships, including summer programs. This is a 12-month position.
• MVR: Present and maintain a Valid Florida Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance. Must have a driving record acceptable to our insurer.
• Driving: Ability to drive students in Elevate Jacksonville fleet (buses and mini- vans) and personal vehicle, if available.

Required Competences, Abilities and Skills:

• Commitment to help positively change culture and graduation rates
• Ability to manage variety of projects and goals along with personal and team
• Software skills including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint
• Ability to travel out of state for occasional training

Benefits

• Competitive salary based upon education and experience
• Employer-paid health and life insurance for employee (opportunity for employee to pay premium for dental/vision and spouse/family coverage).
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays