Classification:

Non-exempt

Location:

Overtown (Miami)

Status:

Part-time

Hourly range 

$25.00 - $35.00 Per Hour

Department:

Program

Benefits:

Aflac Supplemental Insurance, 401K

Revision Date:

January 2023

A teacher is responsible for the care, development and teaching of all children enrolled in the Overtown Youth Center. The teacher will Plan, supervise, and implement daily curriculum for students of various ages in a classroom setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Act as a liaison between DCPS and the Overtown Youth Center.
• Ability to teach all subject area.
• Responsibilities include planning and implementing classroom activities, and preparing lesson plans and various developmental activities for students in the program.
• Ability to work well with at risk youth, writing skills and computer literacy required.
• Document the work of the students and keep statistics on overall student development (attendance, test scores, graduation rates, accomplishments, etc.)
• Assist with field trips, exposure trips when necessary.
• Coordinate services with other professionals and paraprofessionals.
• Ability to ride the bus during dismissal.
• Act as a liaison with the schools that we service.
• Build relationships with Students.
• Participate in the quality improvement process.
• Participate in weekly meeting with lead teacher.
• Actively participate in staff development workshops and trainings that are designed to contribute to personal and professional growth.

Standards for Measuring Performance

• Excellent assessments skills and intervention strategies
• Ability to develop a realistic curriculum with measurable goals
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Meeting deadlines and completing ALL required task (i.e. orf and pacers curriculum etc.)
• Ability to carry out responsibilities and adapt to changing needs and goals
• Flexibility is required (hours, job functions, etc.)
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Ability to work effectively with students of all ages and diverse backgrounds, skills and ability.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Positive and team- oriented attitude.
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with adults/students
• Ability to act decisively when necessary to protect the students

Core Values

• Competency
• Humility
• Accountability
• Adaptability 
•  Intentionality

Culture 

• Cultivate an organizational culture that reflects OYC ‘s deep commitment to respect, integrity, accountability, diversity, equity, inclusion; underestimated communities of color, children, and families, support a learning culture that engenders knowledge sharing, feedback, and continuous growth 
• Lead and implement initiatives on best practices in organizational management, performance management, and leadership development 

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Certified Teachers Certificate or Non Certified Teachers
• Bachelor’s Degree required in education or related field.
• A minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience working with youth programs required Basic computer skills/ Microsoft Office
• Ability to carry out responsibilities and adapt to changing needs and goals Flexibility is required (hours, job functions, etc.)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Must pass drug screening and Level 2 background fingerprint