Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong and communities are vibrant .
LSF is looking for a talented Teacher's Aide who would like to make an impact in the lives of others.
The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday.
Purpose & Impact :
The Teacher's Aide will assist the teachers with providing education for all UAC’s in the program. They will work a year around school calendar and participate in education programs at four academic skill levels (including English as a Second Language class).
They will monitor UAC participation to ensure adequate instruction and assistance to each individual child. Teacher’s Aides will be bilingual in English and Spanish.
Essential Functions :
- Work with small groups or selected individuals to assist with lessons to ensure a positive learning experience for students with diverse backgrounds.
- Monitor and when necessary, document student behavior.
- Assist teaching staff in the preparation of lessons, materials, and equipment.
- Assist as needed in the searching, transportation, and supervision of students.
- Must model appropriate behavior.
- Meet departmental and program deadlines to ensure contractual compliance with reporting requirements. Regular and punctual attendance.
Other Functions :
- Cover classrooms and groups as needed.
- Assist with training, duplication of materials, setting up, documenting.
- Help maintain the physical property as needed or assigned.
- Assist with building positive relations with family members, community members, and funding agencies.
- Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
Education :
High school diploma or equivalent.
Skills :
- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing.
- Ability to work with a challenging student population.
Why work for LSF?
LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need.
Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.
Amazing benefits package including :
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Teladoc (24 / 7 online access to doctors)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
- 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
- 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement