Lead Teacher (5880)

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is seeking a talented Lead Teacher who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English to Spanish!

Purpose and Impact :

The Lead Teacher is responsible for day to day management of the teaching staff and curriculum development which facilitates instruction appropriate for students with a variety of academic competencies, backgrounds, skills, and learning needs.  To design and implement daily instruction of all core subject areas to include : ESL, PE and Vocational Courses.  The Teacher is to promote a positive climate of learning and excellence where students have the opportunity to enhance their developmental growth. Each teacher will be assigned a Teacher Aide to work with the children. The teacher will provide educational instruction per age group requirement and agency policies. Teachers will be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Essential Functions :

• Provide support, guidance, and reviewing other members of teaching staff.
• Training and coaching to all teachers and related staff to develop educational policies and programs and performing other administrative operations in an effective and efficient manner.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment of respect and rapport to ensure a positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
• Organize and prepare materials for daily instruction while ensuring the inventory of classroom materials, may include : textbooks, furniture, and other equipment needed to assist in the provision of instruction.
• Utilize the LSF adopted curriculum to ensure compliance with National Academic Standards.
• Individualize lesson plans to meet each student academic level.
• Assist with the coordination of Physical Education instruction with all staff to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Develop Individualized Educational Plans to report and document student’s developmental progress (cognitive, emotional, social and physical).
• Use effective instructional strategies to meet the academic needs of the students.
• Provide a vocational course and curriculum in a subject area approved by program director or designee which introduces youth to career choices.
• Maintain a record of student’s academic progress (grade book) for the development of report cards.
• Meet departmental and program deadlines to ensure contractual compliance with reporting requirements.

Other Functions

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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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 :

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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