Career Readiness After School Teacher

Job Title

• Career
• Readiness
• After
• School
• Teacher
• Reports To:
• Program
• Manager,
• High
• School
• Programs
• Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-Time Supervisory

Responsibilities: None Location: Golden Gate High School Date: July 2026

Our Mission

Grace Place puts faith into action providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families.

Summary/Objective

Under the leadership and guidance of the Program Manager, the Career Readiness After School Teacher provides engaging, high-quality instruction to high school students participating in Grace Place's after-school program at Golden Gate High School. The teacher prepares students for post-secondary and career success through career exploration, workforce readiness, leadership development, and employability skills. Additionally, hands-on experiences will be provided in several high-demand fields in Southwest Florida (health care, manufacturing, and technology). This position fosters a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that promotes student growth, confidence, and future success.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruction and Student Learning
• Plan and deliver engaging career readiness lessons aligned with Grace Place curriculum and program goals.
• Teach workforce readiness/durable skills including communication, teamwork, professionalism, time management, leadership, and problem-solving.
• Facilitate career exploration activities that expose students to a variety of career pathways and postsecondary opportunities.
• Incorporate project-based learning and hands-on activities that connect classroom learning with real-world careers, particularly in local, high demand fields
• Support students in developing resumes, interviewing skills, professional communication, and job search strategies.
• Prepare students for internships, work-based learning experiences, industry certifications, and employment opportunities as appropriate.
• Utilize technology to enhance instruction and student engagement.

• Student Engagement
• Build positive, supportive relationships with students that foster belonging and personal growth.
• Maintain a positive classroom culture that encourages student participation, respect, and accountability.
• Monitor student attendance and actively encourage consistent participation.
• Recognize and celebrate student accomplishments and progress.
• Address student behavior using Grace Place expectations and restorative practices.
• Serve as a positive mentor and role model.

• Program Support
• Collaborate with Grace Place staff, school personnel, volunteers, and community partners to support program objectives.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and other required program documentation.
• Submit lesson plans and required reports according to program expectations.
• Assist with career fairs, guest speakers, field trips, and special events.
• Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Career and Technical Education, Business, Human Resources, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Florida Teaching Certificate preferred but not required.

• Experience
• Experience teaching or working with high school students preferred.
• Experience in workforce development, career education, college readiness, youth development, or related fields preferred.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to establish meaningful relationships with adolescents from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong classroom management and youth engagement skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of career readiness, employability skills, and workforce expectations.
• Ability to motivate students toward academic and career goals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school personnel, community partners, and Grace Place staff.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual (Spanish or Haitian Creole) preferred.
• Passion for the Grace Place mission and commitment to serving underserved youth.

• Position Type and Expected Working Hours
• Part-time.
• Regular work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:45 p.m.
• Additional hours may occasionally be required for staff meetings, professional development, special events, field trips, or family engagement activities.

• Work Environment
• Work is performed primarily at Golden Gate High School in a classroom setting. Occasional work may occur outdoors or at community locations for field trips, career exploration activities, and special events.

• Physical Demands
• This position requires standing and walking for extended periods while instructing students. Duties include bending, reaching, sitting, and occasional lifting or moving of instructional materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Additional Eligibility Qualifications
• Must successfully pass a Level II FDLE/FBI background screening.
• Must meet all Grace Place, Collier County Public Schools, and Department of Children and Families requirements for working with youth.
• Reliable transportation to and from the program site.

• Organizational Competencies The following competencies are organizational in nature and are expected of all Grace Place employees:
• Work Ethic and Commitment
• Initiative and Problem-Solving
• Service Orientation
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Quality, Care, and Dependability
• Teamwork and Interpersonal Relations
• Communication Skills (Oral and Written)
• Job Knowledge and Technical Skills
• Planning and Organizing
• Professional Image

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 [https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening/clearinghouse]

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.