Lead Instructor

Lead Instructor

Title: Lead Instructor

Reports to: Site Coordinator, GPS

Employment Type: Part-time, M- F, 2pm- 6pm (increased hours during summer sessions)

Work Location: Miami, FL

Salary Range: $19.00/hr (non- negotiable)

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bilingual (Creole or Spanish); Read and writes well in English
• Preferred A.A. or Degree in Education or High school diploma
• Available to work the required program hours
• Reliable personal transportation and personal cellular phone
• Demonstrated experience working with children in K-8th
• Positive response to criminal background check (fingerprint)
• Basic Computer skills
• Must obtain a Florida Child Care Professional Certificate (DCF 45 hours)

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing program support to the Site Coordinator and Instructors in ensuring that the work of the GPS program including logistical and communication support to coordinate program business, administrative matters and to provide direct instruction, supervision, care and support of children served in program. GPS Instructor services include: facilitating session outreach and resource development including linking clients to appropriate support services as directed by the Site Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support services.
• Collects data in a timely manner and submits to Site Coordinator for data entry.
• Direct instruction of children/youth, with each site location needing one of the following specialty areas: reading, social skills, physical education, arts.
• Assessment testing of students within assigned specialty area (pre-, mid-, post)
• Create a positive, enriching academic environment for the children
• Assist and engage children with completion of the daily school homework and attendance
• Creative and works independently with the children
• Make sure the children’s nutritional needs are met through the daily snack (or lunch/snack during longer program day.)
• Follow the daily activity schedule set by the Site Supervisor
• Model and reinforce the washing of hands and cleanliness, especially before meals/snacks and after using the bathroom
• Demonstrate respect for parents at all times and invite them to join in regular program activities and special parent events
• Maintain a clean suitable/safe area for the children
• Attend staff trainings outside of program hours to improve professional skills and enhance the program activities
• Assist children in the use of educational computer lab.
• Responsible for the set-up and up-keep of Kidblog student publishing program.
• Participate in agency meetings, in-service training and workshops as deemed appropriate.
• Perform other Duties as necessary

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