Job Title: Full-time Teacher, ECE and Elementary After-School Reports to: Program Manager Classification: Full-Time Exempt Schedule: Multiple Schedules Available Supervisory Responsibilities: None Our Mission: Grace Place puts faith into action providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families. Summary/Objective: Together with the managers of the ECE and Elementary After-School program, the shared position Teacher is responsible for the planning, instruction, and assessment of high-quality, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate programming for both the morning Early Childhood program (approx. 27 hours/week) and the afternoon Elementary School-Aged After-School Program (approx.13 hours/week). Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Planning and Instruction
Assessment
Volunteer Management
Communication
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Benefits : At Grace Place, we are committed to supporting the well-being, stability, and growth of our team. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to care for our employees both personally and professionally. Medical Insurance: Grace Place covers approximately 90% of employee health premiums. Medical Eligibility: Begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment Dental & Vision Insurance: Available to eligible employees Employer-Paid Benefits: Long-term disability (LTD), short-term disability (STD), and group life insurance Retirement (401(k)): Eligible after 90 days of employment, with employer matching contributions (Up to 4% Company Match) Professional Development: Opportunities to support continued learning and career growth Paid Time Off: 15 days of PTO in the first year Holidays & Closures: 15 days of paid holidays and campus closure days Background Screening Requirement All applicants must successfully complete required State and National background screening as a condition of employment prior to beginning work at Grace Place for Children and Families. Screening is conducted in accordance with applicable Florida law, including Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, and, when applicable, Chapter 408, Florida Statutes. Background screening includes fingerprinting for FDLE and FBI criminal history checks and review through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Employment is contingent upon receipt, review, and approval of screening results. Clearinghouse Clearinghouse | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Grace Place values diversity in the workplace and among our partners and other stakeholders. It is the policy of Grace Place to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by Grace Place where appropriate. Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity. The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor at Grace Place to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies could be considered a disciplinary offense. Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. |