Teacher Assistant
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Pace Center for Girls
Spring Hill, FL, US
Summary
The Teacher Assistant provides academic support and tutoring to students while assisting Teacher Advisors with classroom activities and lesson plans. They are also responsible for administrative tasks such as grading, data entry, and supervising students during field trips and center activities.
Job Description
Starting Salary: $20.00 per hour
Working Hours: M-F 9:30-2:30
Position Overview: This position is responsible for providing assistance to Teacher Advisors in academic and classroom activities and provides remedial or individual academic support/tutoring to students based on individual need.
Role and Responsibilities
- Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
- Provides tutoring.
- Administers and grades examinations; files student papers and other paperwork.
- Follows lesson plan and supervises class in the absence of the Teacher Advisor.
- Assists in the administration of state required testing; complies with state regulations.
- Participates in parent conferences, as needed.
- Makes necessary recommendations to supervisor regarding academic program improvement.
- Interact with volunteers to support program/organizational activities.
- Enters data into ETO (and school board information systems as assigned).
- Maintains classroom attendance records.
- Assists the teachers on regularly scheduled field trips.
- Participates in after-hours center activities to support girls, families and the growth of the program.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum experience using personal computers and database software.
- Valid Florida Driver’s license.
Other Requirements
- Must adhere to Agency Values and Principles.
- Upholds the ethical standards of the Agency and 6B-1.001 Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida.
- Follows policies and procedures of the Agency.
- Must work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements.
- Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required.
Preferred
- Associates or Bachelor's Degree.
- Minimum six months experience in an educational environment.
- Teaching experience in an at-risk youth environment.
- Education Degree.
- Knowledge of state and school districts policies, preferred.
- Knowledge of laws relating to children and families.
- Proficiency with the use of computers to enter data daily.
This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Pace Center for Girls provides year-round safe and supportive academic and counseling programs to help girls understand their past and prepare for their future.
Pace’s team of counselors and educators provide middle and high school academic services, counseling, life-skills training, career preparation and more, developing individualized approaches based on each girl’s unique strengths, life experiences and needs at no cost.
Pace is a supportive community for girls to build healthy relationships, plan for their future and overcome trauma.
Girls face challenges in public schools, the juvenile justice system and in accessing mental health care. For girls who require additional support or have experienced trauma, finding the best path forward in these systems can be overwhelming.
Pace believes All girls, regardless of their story, deserve support on the road to becoming strong, compassionate and successful women. and when properly supported, all girls have the power to achieve their own vision of success, which leads to positive outcomes for themselves, their families and communities.
Founded
1985
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Jacksonville, Florida
Pace Center for Girls provides year-round safe and supportive academic and counseling programs to help girls understand their past and prepare for their future.
Pace’s team of counselors and educators provide middle and high school academic services, counseling, life-skills training, career preparation and more, developing individualized approaches based on each girl’s unique strengths, life experiences and needs at no cost.
Pace is a supportive community for girls to build healthy relationships, plan for their future and overcome trauma.
Girls face challenges in public schools, the juvenile justice system and in accessing mental health care. For girls who require additional support or have experienced trauma, finding the best path forward in these systems can be overwhelming.
Pace believes All girls, regardless of their story, deserve support on the road to becoming strong, compassionate and successful women. and when properly supported, all girls have the power to achieve their own vision of success, which leads to positive outcomes for themselves, their families and communities.
Founded
1985
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Jacksonville, Florida
