Lead Teacher

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is seeking a talented Lead Teacher who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English to Spanish!

Purpose and Impact:

The Lead Teacher is responsible for day to day management of the teaching staff and curriculum development which facilitates instruction appropriate for students with a variety of academic competencies, backgrounds, skills, and learning needs. To design and implement daily instruction of all core subject areas to include: ESL, PE and Vocational Courses. The Teacher is to promote a positive climate of learning and excellence where students have the opportunity to enhance their developmental growth.

Each teacher will be assigned a Teacher Aide to work with the children. The teacher will provide educational instruction per age group requirement and agency policies. Teachers will be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Essential Functions:

• Provide support, guidance, and reviewing other members of teaching staff.
• Training and coaching to all teachers and related staff to develop educational policies and programs and performing other administrative operations in an effective and efficient manner.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment of respect and rapport to ensure a positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
• Organize and prepare materials for daily instruction while ensuring the inventory of classroom materials, may include: textbooks, furniture, and other equipment needed to assist in the provision of instruction.
• Utilize the LSF adopted curriculum to ensure compliance with National Academic Standards.
• Individualize lesson plans to meet each student academic level.
• Assist with the coordination of Physical Education instruction with all staff to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Develop Individualized Educational Plans to report and document student’s developmental progress (cognitive, emotional, social and physical).
• Use effective instructional strategies to meet the academic needs of the students.
• Provide a vocational course and curriculum in a subject area approved by program director or designee which introduces youth to career choices.
• Maintain a record of student’s academic progress (grade book) for the development of report cards.
• Meet departmental and program deadlines to ensure contractual compliance with reporting requirements.

Other Functions

• Attend all organizational required trainings.
• Attend trainings that will enhance professional growth in the area of Education and/or Vocational curriculum and instruction with pre-approval from program director or designee.
• Attend all departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received and/or information of policy changes or practice are adhered to.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of special educational events.
• Must assist in the evacuation of youth as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences.
• Willing to travel if needed for trainings, conferences or to transport youth to destination if reunified within the Sponsor.
• Must maintain any professional or para-professional certifications acquired while employed with LSF annually.
• Ensure the proper supervision of youth at all times.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required in the field of Education or related field.
• Must be a certified Educator in Florida.

Experience:

• Extensive teaching experience (at least 3-5 years), preferably with bilingual youth
• Experience writing and implementing curriculum, highly skilled in both short term and long-term lesson planning
• Possess an extensive working knowledge of best childcare practices and childhood development

Skills:

• Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows (Word…