Wings of Shelter Int’l, Inc. (Florida) is a Christian, non-profit agency, designed for the long-term rehabilitation, within their Safe Houses, of female minors (ages 10-17) rescued from child
trafficking located in Florida.
Job Title: Teacher/Tutor
Duty Time: Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Job Purpose:
To keep clients/girls cared for and safe; and hear their emotional needs and ensure that their
actions are kept under the rules/policies of Wings of Shelter group home. To be responsible for educational assistance and supervision. Oversee daily use of Florida Virtual School or GED. This is a job that needs to have “the heart and calling” for this type of ministry.
Job Duties:
- Monitor student performance and assist student as needed.
- Assist child with FLVS or GED program
- Ensure student is focused and on-task each day.
- Monitor communication between student and other teacher involved (FLVS/GED)
- Participate as a team member in applying educational plans and implementing goals.
- Use time on shift to engage with participants and develop intentional relationships.
- Lead by example in modeling a healthy lifestyle in the body, soul and spirit.
- Provide direction and encouragement to students.
- Practice and teach healthy boundaries to the students.
- Navigate interpersonal conflict by modeling healthy resolution skills.
- Provide support and crisis help as is necessary. Report any issues to the Executive
Director
- Skills:
- Ability to read and write in English
- Familiarity with higher education and /or GED programs
- Computer literacy
- Understand and demonstrate a willingness to engage in the core values of Wings of
Shelter and guiding principles for the program
- Represent Wings of Shelter in a positive way at social activities and events
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work with student one-on-one
- Adaptable to fast past work environment
- Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Bachelor’s in Education related field preferred but not necessary
- two or more years of direct service experience with children preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Successful completion of required background screenings
- Successful completion of required 24-Hour and DCF Pre-Service training
- Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour
- Amber Bobst, Executive Director 239-821-7750 / Email [email protected]
Lowell and Sally Senitz, Founders/Advisory Team/Board of Director Members
21301 S. Tamiami Trail – Ste: 320-335 – Estero, FL 33928
239-340-2980 – [email protected]