Rufus E. Payne - Teacher

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Part Time Jacksonville, FL, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Communities In Schools After School Program is sponsored by the Kids Hope Alliance who partners with the Duval County Public School system to provide innovative after-school academic enrichment activities to selected local schools. The main focus of the academic component is to strengthen the student's academic ability. After School teachers assist with project-based learning, homework completion, provide tutoring for high-risk students who have been identified below grade level performance and/or below average test scores in language, reading, math and/or science and teach reading and math strategies in creative ways.

• Implements the academic component and completes lesson plans.
• Supervises the children and engages them in activities.
• Understands the program objectives and program design.
• Facilitates Project Based Learning activities as outlined in the grant.
• Keeps and checks attendance at every transition point.
• Submits weekly lesson plans to Site Coordinator/Lead Teacher.
• Develops and implements academic plans that are designed in a fun, positive, interactive format and support academic enrichment.
• Requests needed materials and makes sure they are available to implement lessons.
• Works with after school team to create a collegiate, productive, upbeat and positive environment.
• Encourages study groups, pairing academically talented students with those needing assistance.
• Attends staff meetings and checks personal folder daily for communication from program director or other colleagues.
• Obtains required training set by the grant.
• Signs in and out daily.
• Communicates monthly with parents and teachers of home group students.
• Attends field trips with home group.
• Communicates daily with the Lead Teacher.
• Works with janitors and students to assure that room is in good order at the end of the evening and is ready for the next day's school.
• Follows school board policies.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator.

This position is part-time working approximately 6 hours per week.

Must pass all background screening.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with
• At least two years' experience working in educational programs with youth.
• Valid state Certified teacher required.
• First aid and CPR certification required within 30 days of appointment and must be maintained.
• Completion of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 45 hour initial training must be completed within the first year of employment.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services (DCPS).
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).