Pathways Instructor

About SailFuture Academy

The SailFuture Academy is a purposefully disruptive, private nonprofit high school in St. Petersburg, Florida. We believe that our work should be meaningful and purposeful. Our ideal candidate is passionate about SailFuture’s mission and is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of impacted youth within our community.

Our mission is to empower at-risk students to achieve economic freedom and social mobility through character development and pragmatic, project-based learning. A SailFuture Academy Educator has a unique opportunity to utilize real-world curriculum to teach students the skills, character, and knowledge necessary to navigate their life and career successfully.

Pathways Program

The SailFuture Pathways Program bridges the gap between High School and careers, providing the skills, training, exposure to local employers, internships, pre-apprenticeships, and post-graduate support for students from historically underserved communities and families while attaining their High School Diploma and offers direct pathways to Apprenticeship programs or employment upon graduation. We empower students to shape their identities, enhance their self-efficacy, and cultivate our youth's career readiness. 

Our unique curriculum spans 4 phases for our students' 4-year high school experience, moving through the Foundational, Exploratory, Specialization, and Mastery phases before graduation. Students graduate with the basics of starting and operating a small business. The entrepreneurial-focused curriculum covers topics such as developing a business plan, market research, financing, marketing, and sales. Participants are also taught critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as how to innovate and take risks. The training is designed to help students develop an entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on creativity, innovation, and business acumen.

Responsibilities

General

• On Campus schedule Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm
• Establish meaningful relationships with students and families 
• Serve as the primary parent contact and campus advisory leader for 10-15 students in your Crew (similar to Home Room)
• Submit daily behavior and assignment feedback for each student 
• Provide narrative evaluations for students at the end of each term
• Assist with community engagement programs 

Year 1 and 2 Cohort

• Provide direct instruction for Years 1 and 2 curriculum
• Facilitate on-site career days, business tours, and guest speakers representing various industries 
• Assist with developing course materials aligned to objectives
• Assist students with developing their Individual Service Plans
  

Year 3 and 4 Cohort

• Provide transportation to and from internships and pre-apprenticeships utilizing a school van
• Assist with recruiting employers to match student interests
• Data entry and documentation
• Provide direct instruction for Years 3 and 4 curriculum
• Assist with developing course materials aligned to objectives
  

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional experience
• Previous experience in teaching, training, or education
• Possess a ‘whatever it takes’ mentality
• Successful track record working with at-risk youth