Certified Teacher

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Job Summary

Salary:

$25.00 Hourly

Provides academic support, mentoring, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and prevention-focused enrichment services to middle school youth participating in the Bubble Kids Program. The Teacher/Mentor helps students strengthen academic performance, emotional regulation, decision-making, positive peer relationships, resiliency, and connections with trusted adults.

This position supports structured youth programming designed to provide early intervention for students experiencing academic, behavioral, attendance, or social challenges that may increase vulnerability to negative peer influence or substance misuse. Work is performed under the direction of the designated Program Manager and/or Site Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Provide individualized and small-group academic tutoring and support.

• Assist students with study skills, organization, goal setting, and school engagement.

• Facilitate age appropriate SEL activities focused on self-awareness, emotional regulation, responsible decision-making, social awareness, and relationship skills.

• Serve as a positive adult mentor and build consistent, supportive relationships with participating youth.

• Facilitate prevention-focused activities that promote healthy choices, resiliency, and positive peer relationships.

• Maintain appropriate documentation of participation and student progress.

• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and appropriate standards of conduct.

• Participate in required training, program meetings, and professional development.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Hours:

School Year: Approximately 6 hours per week, based on program and school-site needs.

Hours may include direct student services, SEL and prevention activities, preparation, documentation, meetings, and required training. Specific days and times will be established based on the participating site schedule.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of adolescent development, SEL, and positive youth development.

• Ability to build supportive relationships and effectively engage middle school youth.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom/group management skills.

• Ability to collaborate with families, school staff, program staff, and community partners.

• Ability to maintain required documentation and support program outcome tracking.

Working Conditions:

Work may be performed in schools, recreation centers, community facilities, and other program locations. Some activities may occur outdoors and may involve exposure to heat, insects, and changing weather conditions. Occasional evening or special-event hours may be required.

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and current Florida teacher certification required.

• One year of experience working with youth in an educational, recreation, mentoring, youth development, after-school, community-based, or related setting required; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.

• Experience working with middle school youth preferred. Knowledge of or experience with SEL, youth mentoring, trauma-informed practices, positive youth development, behavioral support, or substance-use prevention preferred.

• Applicants must possess a valid Florida driver's license and be First Aid/CPR certified or able to obtain certification prior to employment. Must pass criminal background check and polygraph. 

THIS IS A PART_TIME_POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. THIS POSITION INVOLVES WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEED.

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.