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Founded in 1997, Urban Youth Impact is the only faith-based organization serving the most at-risk inner-city youth in Palm Beach County, primarily through an award-winning after-school program. They are loved through trusting relationships, equipped with academics to succeed in school, empowered with leadership skills to begin successful careers, their potential is expanded by discovering artistic and creative talents, and they are guided to discover their purpose in life. ​ Each week more than 300 inner-city youth are loved, equipped and empowered by this ministry and its funding partners through award-winning signature programs: Carver Christian Academy (CCA), The Leadership Academy (TLA), Reframe and CREATE. ​ The primary focus is in neighborhoods identified by Children’s Services Council as areas with the most at-risk children based on indicators such as poverty levels, school readiness, graduation rates, teen birth rates, percent of children on free/reduced lunch and the evidence of fatherlessness. Areas include West Palm Beach’s Tamarind Avenue corridor and sections of Riviera Beach.

Key Responsibilities:

●     Differentiate learning activities and instruction that meet the needs of the students in the class while also integrating biblical principles to help students grow academically and in their knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

●      Use various tools to teach and implement the academic curriculum. (i.e., literacy, math, history, science, music, artwork, films, books, computers)

●      Follows and updates the CCA curriculum to best meet the classroom's needs.

●      Implement classroom management procedures to maintain a well-ordered classroom environment.

●      Establishes and maintains a positive and safe environment for parents, students, and staff conducive to learning. Positive environments include spiritual, academic, emotional, social, and physical growth and maturity.

●      Document student learning progress and outcomes.

●      Monitor student growth through assessments and observations.

●      Maintain records and inventory (i.e., curriculum, grades, textbooks, supplies)

●      Collaborate with administration, staff, and fellow teachers.

●      Attend all meetings, training, and duties the administration schedules before or after school.

●      Attend select evening activities as scheduled by administration (e.g., Open House, showcases, fundraisers, Graduation, etc.)

●      Participate in transportation and extracurricular needs and other various tasks as assigned.

Key Goals:

●     Students are achieving improved academic results.

●     Classes are well-managed and student behavior is appropriate in class.

●     Students are experiencing spiritual growth and maturity.

●     Students are loved, well-cared for and have a strong bonded relationship with the teacher.

Requirements:

●     Valid Florida Educator Certificate.

●     Florida Temporary Educator Certificate; must meet all requirements to obtain a Florida Professional Educator Certificate within 2 years.

●     A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

●     Completion of required professional education competencies.

Key Traits:

●      Spiritual Maturity and dedication to longevity.

●      Passionate about leading and disciplining youth.

●      Experience in inner-city ministry.

●      Respectfully submits and is faithful to God-ordained authority.

●      Ministry-minded and mission-focused.

●      Exhibit an attitude of serving others.

●      Creativity and forward-thinking regarding lesson planning and activities.

●      Be well-organized with important information.

●      Be conscious of deadlines and on time to work and meetings.

●      Be creative with time and resource constraints.

●      Be positive/optimistic amid day-to-day struggles.

●      Be advocate minded for children in their class.

 

Qualifications: have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or other related educational field; Florida State Certificate; must receive annual in-service requirement; reports to the Principal; 40+ hours weekly; FLSA exempt; Applicant needs to have an understanding that CCA is primarily a faith-based school.