Reading Teacher

Want to make a difference in a young person's life? This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.Make more than a Living, Make a DifferenceOur Benefits: Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance19 Paid Time Off the first yearPaid holidaysRetirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%Flexible spending accountsPaid short-term and voluntary long-term disabilityGroup Term Life and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary term life insurancePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible EmployerPTO Exchange Average Annual Salary: $52,000 to $56,000Duties & Responsibilities:The Reading Teacher reports to the Academic Manager and is a salaried, exempt position. The Reading Teacher performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area.The Reading Teacher promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation.Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to insure maximum learning.Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.Utilizes all possible curriculum resources available.Maintains student personnel folders.Records and forwards daily attendance to the Student Records area.Qualifications: Certified to teach in state in which center is located (RO may waive if center is unable to hire certified teachers, but the candidate must pursue certification)Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred. Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.Additional Requirements: Knowledge of required subject area. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Ability to motivate and inspire students and effectively relate to the trainee population. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires an ability to operate household appliances and drive an automobile. In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments. *This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.About our ProgramJob Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.Eckerd Connects subsidiary of CLSJacksonville Job Corps 4811 Payne StewartJacksonville, FL 32209Connect with Us video: Please follow the link for more information about this program: Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact Relay Services Dial 711.Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalCopy & paste the link into your browser: Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.