SailFuture | St. Petersburg, FL When a student shuts down, you're the one who gets them back in the room. SailFuture is a nonprofit running a project-based high school for students who have faced major life challenges. This is an entry-level behavior and leadership role. You support students through the school day, help run daily school operations, and help with student transportation when needed. The job at a glance
- Role
- Entry-level student behavior and educational leadership
- Works with
- Teens in class and one on one
- Also includes
- Transporting students to and from internships and externships
- Driving
- Valid Florida driver's license and a clean driving record
- Position
- AmeriCorps member, St. Petersburg
A day in the role In the room
- Keep the classroom safe, physically and emotionally
- Hold students to community standards in class and around the community
- Engage students who check out or need a minute to refocus, and help them come back ready
One on one
- Build trust with each student
- Give real-time, constructive feedback
- Create space for students to fail forward and get better
Across the school
- Help carry out school behavior policies, processes, and procedures
- Give individual input for each student at term-end review meetings
What you bring
- Patience, empathy, and a big heart for students going through hard things
- An undaunted attitude toward new challenges
- A collaborative approach and willingness to pitch in
- Clear communication, written and spoken
- Creative problem solving
- Passion for reimagining education
- AmeriCorps eligibility: U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident, 17 or older, high school diploma or equivalent, within term limits
Who this fits Someone relatable and calm who wants to start a career in education or youth work and is open to feedback. AmeriCorps service position Service hours, supervision, and program rules are covered at orientation.