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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.

• Plan, develop, and implement curriculum that includes instructional activities, lessons, and experiential learning opportunities across relevant subject areas, while intentionally incorporating discipleship and leadership development, diverse enrichment pathways, field trips, and hands-on experiences to foster holistic student growth and engagement.
• Delivers experiential programming across theater, music, dance, and communication - including drama, hip-hip and liturgical dance, choir, intro instrumental music, and creative writing and storytelling.
• Provide spiritual coaching and discipleship to students as required.
• Effectively manage and maintain a well-ordered classroom environment by appropriately addressing student behavior and discipline consistent with school protocol, collaborating with support staff as needed to ensure the maintenance of school culture and the well-being of each student.
• Maintain classroom management, etiquette, and discipline during instructional time, meal times, and outside time.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times.
• Work with leadership to maintain consistent contact with families regarding each student's needs and progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to identify student issues and recommend solutions.
• Ensure that classrooms are kept orderly and clean on a daily basis.
• Maintain accurate attendance and performance records.
• Lead or assist in emergency evacuations or shelter-in-place procedures during drills or live emergencies.
• Attend program-related meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Provide driving for student transportation (ages 25 and over) or serve as a bus rider (ages under 25).
• Participate in Summer Programming.
• Other duties as assigned by the TLA Program Manager.