Teacher's Aide (1661) - Full-time

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

LSF is looking for a talented ­­­­­­­­­­­­­Teachers Aide who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

The candidate must be bilingual in English and Spanish. 

Purpose and Impact:

This position will assist the teacher with providing education for all clients registered in the program. They will work a year around school calendar and participate in English as a Second Language class. They will monitor client participation to ensure adequate instruction and assistance to each individual refugee. Teacher Assistant will be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Essential Functions: 

• Work with small groups or selected individuals to assist with lessons to ensure a positive learning experience for students with diverse backgrounds.
• Monitor and when necessary, document student behavior.
• Assist teaching staff in the preparation of lessons, materials, and equipment.
• Assist as needed in the searching, transportation, and supervision of students.
• Must model appropriate behavior.
• Meet departmental and program deadlines to ensure contractual compliance with reporting requirements. Regular and punctual attendance.

Other Functions: 

• Cover classrooms and groups as needed.
• Assist with training, duplication of materials, setting up, documenting.
• Help maintain the physical property as needed or assigned.
• Assist with building positive relations with family members, community members, and funding agencies.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to read, write, and communicate. While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to bend, lift, seize, hold, or otherwise work with hand or hands. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. 

Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills: 

• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a challenging student population.

Principal Accountabilities: 

• Reports to Program Manager.
• Must be a team player.
• Accurate, complete and timely submission of required reports and documentation to funder & LSF.
• Effective working relationships.
• Adherence to LSF policies and procedures.

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: 

Medical, Dental and Vision
Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement

Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.