Teacher (ESE, EBD, Trauma-informed Educator)

Who We’re Looking For: 

SailFuture is a small private school for twelve (12) 6th - 12th grade students in foster care in St. Petersburg, Florida. The teacher provides lesson planning and support to 6 students who are on sailing expeditions throughout the year and direct, in-person instruction to the six students who are residing in the home. The school operates year-round and the teacher has a 1 week break after each 7-week module. The teacher also has extended 2-week breaks during the spring, winter, and summer.

A strong candidate should be familiar with the unique emotional and academic challenges of youth who have experienced trauma, and should have a demonstrated track record of success or obvious passion to support these specific students.

A SailFuture teacher should have the ability to both motivate and connect with our students; relationships are the core of what we do.

This person should feel comfortable teaching all of the common core subjects (English, Science, Math, and Social Studies) to a classroom of varying abilities and IEPs.

Teachers with a passion for creativity, experienced-based learning, and relationship development are the right fit for this role.

Responsibilities

• Teach 6-12 students Monday through Friday from 9am - 3pm at SailFuture’s private school 
• Assess and record students’ progress and communicate daily and weekly with case manager, house parents, education director, and therapist on youth goals and progress
• Prepare individualized education plans that incorporate behavioral, academic, and post-secondary goals for each student
• Create custom and experiential lesson plans for students participating in bi-annual international sailing expeditions through Caribbean and Central American countries
• Teach all common core subjects, including: English, Math, Social Studies, and Science in a creative, hands-on, and experiential way.
• Provide differentiated instruction for a wide range of skills and abilities
• Teacher will have creative latitude in lesson planning/curriculum development; we are looking for people to challenge the traditional model and find the best academic fit for our youth
• Responsible for ensuring youth obtain high school diploma or GED and have post-secondary plan for education/job

Qualifications

• 4 year bachelor’s degree or higher
• 2 years experience teaching or working with teenage youth
• Florida teaching certificate not required upon hire, but will be required for continued employment.
• Team player committed to doing "whatever it takes" for youth in their care
• Excellent communicator and problem solver
• Passion for adventure
• Sailing experience a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• $35,000 - $45,000 depending on experience
• $250 Monthly health insurance contribution
• 401k with 6% employee match
• 10 days PTO + 5 Paid Sick Days