21st Century Teacher

POSITION TITLE: 21st Century Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Educational Programs/Literacy

REPORTS TO: VP of Educational Programs

SALARY/FLSA STATUS:   Part-Time/Hourly 

ORGANIZATION MISSION:

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay is to prepare youth and young adults to be future-ready by providing life-changing programs, real-life experiences, and clear pathways to succeed in the classroom, the workplace and life.

Be part of an exciting organization that fosters diverse community relationships, and engages with community partners, funders, and vendors in the Greater Tampa Bay area. BGCGTB is a fast-paced, energetic, nonprofit organization with over 300 dedicated staff members.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Manage and deliver 21st Century Learning Center youth development programming provided in the Academic Success Initiative of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay.

This position is after school, part time, for approximately 20 hours per week.

KEY ROLES:

• Oversees the successful operations of 21st Century Learning Center services, specifically focused on tutoring, literacy development, and academic enrichment.
• Plans and implements education programs, activities and services that meet Florida State Standards. 
• Monitors tutoring sessions to ensure all students are in accordance with what is stated on their Student Learning Plan (SLP). Ensure activities are in compliance with all 21st Century Learning Center policies and procedures.
• Communicates and enforces organizational policies, procedures, and standards with regard to program delivery, quality, and fidelity. Provides administrative and logistical support for educational programs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform diagnostic evaluation of participating youth.
• Complete Student Learning Plans and communicate with schools regarding performance when requested.
• May be assigned other duties as requested by supervisor.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club Staff (professional, part-time and volunteers), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and/or advise/counsel.

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents, and others to assist in developing positive relationships and resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• BA/BS Degree from an accredited, four-year university or college in a field related to education. 
• State Teachers Certificate required.
• Must be able to clear a level II background screening (https://info.flclearinghouse.com) and drug screening through one of our vendors.
• 3-5 years of teaching experience.
• Familiar with Florida State standards, assessments, evidence-based strategies, and use this information to identify gaps in learning, support growth, and plan for explicit group instruction.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work collaboratively with partners and schools.
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience with the IXL digital learning platform is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Training in Social/Emotional Learning and/or Trauma Informed Care is a plus.

TRAVEL:

Travel may be required to multiple Club facilities throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando and Pinellas counties for supervisory training and/or other business purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 30lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this job classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodation will be possible and based on an individual basis.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.