Teacher - Assistant

Starting Salary:

$18 per hour

Position Overview:

• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Provides tutoring.
• Administers and grades examinations; files student papers and other paperwork.
• Follows lesson plan and supervises class in the absence of the Teacher Advisor.
• Assists in the administration of state required testing; complies with state regulations.     
• Participates in parent conferences, as needed. 
• Makes necessary recommendations to supervisor regarding academic program improvement.
• Interact with volunteers to support program/organizational activities.
• Enters data into ETO (and school board information systems as assigned).
• Maintains classroom attendance records. 
• Assists the teachers on regularly scheduled field trips.
• Participates in after-hours center activities to support girls, families and the growth of the program.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum experience using personal computers and database software.
• Valid Florida Driver’s license.

• Must adhere to Agency Values and Principles.
• Upholds the ethical standards of the Agency and 6B-1.001 Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida.
• Follows policies and procedures of the Agency.
• Must work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements.
• Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required.

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum six months experience in an educational environment.
• Teaching experience in an at-risk youth environment.
• Education Degree.
• Knowledge of state and school districts policies, preferred.
• Knowledge of laws relating to children and families.
• Proficiency with the use of computers to enter data daily.