Lead Teacher

Position: Lead Teacher $1,500 Sign On Bonus (5880)
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!
This role is offering a $1,500 sign on bonus!
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…