Teaching Specialist - Part Time

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Indiana seeks a part-time Teaching Specialist to improve the lives of children and families. You will provide care and teach essential life skills to youth in a shelter using the Teaching Family Model. Responsibilities include nurturing positive relationships, maintaining structured routines, and adhering to administrative procedures. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, possible leadership experience, are at least 21 years old, and hold a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with 6 points or less on driving record.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with staff for daily care of children.
• Establish relationships with children using the Teaching Family Model.
• Maintain a structured routine with developmental activities.
• Model and teach youth life skills including hygiene and chores.
• Follow de-escalation procedures for crises.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Effective organization & time management skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

Firefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors.

Build a career that means more

Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. This is where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you will directly improve the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is currently seeking a part‑time Teaching Specialist for our children's shelter. As a Teaching Specialist, you are responsible for teaching sound social, academic, and independent living skills to youth placed in the shelter care facility through the Teaching Family Model in order to promote positive behavior change based on each youth's individualized behavior management plan.

Responsibilities

Childcare (80%)

• Courteously communicate and collaborate with all staff and supervisors in order to provide healthy day‑to‑day care of children.
• Patiently establish and maintain meaningful positive relationships with children as outlined in each behavior care plan using the Teaching Family Model (TFM).
• Consistently maintain a daily, structured routine that includes extra‑curricular activities in and outside of the facility to promote healthy habits based on children's developmental needs.
• Conscientiously model and teach youth various life skills such as appropriate social interaction, self‑care including personal hygiene, and self‑maintenance including household chores and food preparation.
• Accurately follow de‑escalation procedures in response to crises by identifying and implementing appropriate verbal techniques from the TFM or prescribed in an individualized behavior support plan; attempt to reduce or eliminate the need for physical restraint.

Administration (20%)

• Thoroughly complete all required paperwork on time in accordance with TFM requirements.
• Diligently oversee medication administration according to agency policy and accurately maintain medication logs.
• Meticulously maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility in compliance with regulations.
• Continually maintain the academic structure within the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organization & time management skills.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with 6 points or less on driving record.