Resource center teacher job description

Are you an NC licensed teacher? Are you seeking a change from traditional classroom settings? Do you want your efforts to truly make an impact on the youth you teach?

Benefit from direct support, a smaller class size, diverse resources, and work-life balance! Join the MHC family as our Assessment Center Teacher.

Operated by Methodist Home for Children in partnership with the Department of Public Safety, our juvenile assessment and crisis center provides a comprehensive assessment in a residential setting. The goal is to match the youth to the most appropriate services in his or her community. The Center serves approximately twelve Level II offenders between the ages of 10 and 17 at a time, and youth reside in the facility for two - four weeks.
Pay range: $40,000+, based on education and experience

WHAT WILL THE TEACHER DO?

The Teacher will plan a highly flexible and innovative classroom curriculum to meet the needs of each individual juvenile resident of the Center, making use of both traditional and computerized learning materials.
The Teacher will prepare detailed lesson plans and maintain complete, accurate records of attendance and classroom (social and academic) performance, and provide official transcripts of each juvenile's work during their residency.
The Teacher will work closely and cooperatively with the staff to develop an individualized treatment plan/approach to promote academic endeavors within the context of the residential, direct care program component.

ARE YOU QUALIFIED?

Candidates must have at least a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university AND a current, valid teaching certification as specified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Ideally, the candidate will have a minimum of two (2) years teaching experience with adolescents or direct residential experience with the target population.

BENEFITS

Benefits are available to full-time staff after 90 days of employment:

Paid Holidays: MHC gives full-time employees paid holidays each year.
Vacation Leave: Employees receive generous paid vacation time.
Sick Leave: Employees receive generous sick leave.
Health and Dental Benefits: MHC offers PPO insurance plans. It includes dental benefits, individual and family coverage options, and prescription cards.
Life Insurance: We provide term life insurance. Supplemental life insurance is available for individual or family coverage.
Workers' Compensation: This agency-paid benefit covers on-the-job injury.
403B Plan: Employees can contribute to a tax-deferred annuity plan; MHC matches a portion of the contributed funds.
Flexible Spending Plan: MHC provides an optional salary deduction that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for non-covered medical, dental, vision, or child care expenses.
Access to Credit Union Membership: A number of services are available through credit union membership.
Employee Assistance Program: This agency-paid benefit provides easy access to confidential, professional counseling for employees and their families.
Longevity-Based Sabbatical Program: MHC rewards employees who remain with the agency with time off to renew themselves.

Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our Teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.
As a member of our teaching staff, you will:

* Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
* Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
* Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
* Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners
* Implement KCE's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child

The benefits our career professionals enjoy:

* Medical, dental and vision
* Childcare benefit
* Paid time off
* Education assistance and reimbursement
* Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs
* 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match

Qualifications:

Desired Skills and Experience:

* CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
* Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (or willing to obtain)
* Completed 12 core ECE Units Infant/toddler OR BA Degree in Child Development
* Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
* Ability to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
* Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English
* All center staff applicants must meet state specific guidelines for the role

Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. Starting October 18, 2021, we began requiring COVID vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all unvaccinated employees. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for child care workers or school staff.

KinderCare Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Primary Location : Byron Center, Michigan, United States

Job : Teacher and Center Staff

JOB PURPOSE:Responsible for providing curriculum training and support to teachers and assisting with curriculum implementation. Conducts ongoing staff development, performs periodic classroom visitations, collects and reports quarterly student data, and monitors programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Develops and conducts in-service training for all teachers regarding the curriculum, researched-based instructional strategies, and best practices.
* Performs periodic classroom visitations, assists teachers in the improvement of instructional performance, performs periodic binder reviews, and monitors improvement.
* Demonstrates lessons in classroom situations for observation by teachers.
* Trains new teachers in the use of Student Information System (SIS) and school-based resources and procedures.
* Facilitates grade level and/or subject area team meetings.
* Serves as a resource to school administrators and content area teachers in identifying reading needs, adapting instructional techniques, and implementing reading strategies across the curriculum.
* Assists with the development of school literacy initiatives.
* Collects, analyzes, and reports school and student benchmark data.
* Initiates and maintains effective liaisons with district and professional associations to maintain a current knowledge of Reading and instructional best practices.
* Attends monthly CSUSA Curriculum Cadres.

MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

* Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
* Possesses strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
* Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. Is sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves.
* Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
* Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
* Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
* Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.
* Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
* Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently.
* Demonstrates and articulates a thorough understanding of The Art & Science of Teaching (Robert Marzano).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* No physical exertion required.
* Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
* Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

* Usual school working conditions.
* May be noisy during high student traffic.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
* Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone.
* Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone.
* Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height; ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

* Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with CSUSA salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Charter Schools USA.
* This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Charter Schools USA Policy.

DECLARATION

The Charter Schools USA Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
* Master's Degree preferred and teaching certificate as appropriate.
* Minimum of three (3) years of K-12 classroom teaching with demonstrable positive impact on achievement.
* Demonstrated evidence of involvement in school activities involving leadership responsibilities.
* Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
* Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
* Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
* Commitment to company values.
* Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
* Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.

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