Youth Behavior Specialist & Education Coach

SailFuture; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

SailFuture in St. Petersburg, Florida seeks an AmeriCorps Behavior Specialist to support students in a project-based high school. You will assist with transportation, help maintain a safe classroom environment, and reinforce community standards to keep students engaged.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, real-time feedback, and individualized input for term-end reviews, with a focus on empowering youth to overcome challenges and grow toward independent futures.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to learn and provide feedback.
• Undaunted attitude toward new challenges to catalyze meaningful social change.
• Excitement about creating inclusive spaces where each student is seen and valued.
• Patience and empathy with a big heart to support students through challenges.
• Collaborative approach to teamwork and problem solving.
• Flexibility to pitch in when and as needed.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and creative problem solving.
• Leadership and effective communication, both written and oral.
• Passion for reimagining education and youth development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation of students from internships and externships.
• Help ensure a safe classroom environment, both physically and emotionally.
• Ensure students uphold community standards in the classroom and within the SailFuture community.
• Create a space for students to fail forward and improve mastery of target objectives.
• Provide real-time, constructive feedback to help students grow.
• Provide individualized input for each student in term-end review meetings.
• Work with teens in a one-on-one environment.
• Build meaningful relationships and trust to improve behavior, educational performance, and social relationships.

Skills

Florida drivers license

Willingness to learn and give feedback

Adaptability to new challenges

Inclusive, supportive mindset

Patience and empathy

Collaborative approach

Flexibility and willingness to help

Entrepreneurial thinking

Leadership and communication

Passion for reimagining education

Job description

SailFuture in St. Petersburg, Florida seeks an AmeriCorps Behavior Specialist to support students in a project-based high school. You will assist with transportation, help maintain a safe classroom environment, and reinforce community standards to keep students engaged.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, real-time feedback, and individualized input for term-end reviews, with a focus on empowering youth to overcome challenges and grow toward independent futures.