Certified Youth Teacher

together for youth; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Together for Youth seeks a Non-Secure Detention Teacher to deliver success-oriented, short-term instruction that helps detained youth develop essential competencies. The role includes 1:1 and small-group instruction, SEL integration, and managing a safe classroom environment.

Responsibilities cover lesson planning, material organization, collaborative program activities with district records, and ongoing assessment reporting. Travel to campuses may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical teaching experience; middle/high school experience preferred.
• NYS Teaching Certification in eligible subjects or ability to transfer.
• Fluent in English and Spanish with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• TCI and First Aid/CPR certified or ability to attain within agency timeframe.
• Current valid driver’s license; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate lesson plan instructions for individuals and small groups.
• Incorporate social and emotional learning components into lessons.
• Supervise classes to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
• Organize supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
• Deliver personalized instruction and encourage interactive learning.
• Plan activities in collaboration with the youth home school district of record.
• Present lessons clearly using visual/audio aids to facilitate learning.
• Provide individualized instruction adapting to student levels and needs.
• Create and distribute educational content aligned to current grade level.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom at all times.
• Observe, monitor and complete reports on student performance and behavior.
• Provide pre-crisis intervention and conflict resolution per TCI principles.
• Recommend rewards/consequences aligned with school rules.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with home district or last attended school.
• Comply with all laws and agency policies; participate in data collection for improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

NYS teaching certification or eligible

Job description

The Non-Secure Detention Teacher is responsible for providing success-oriented, short-term educational instruction that enables students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully.Additional Compensation & Travel IncentivesTo support employees working at our Canaan campus ahead of our planned relocation to Glenmont, NY, we are offering the following additional compensation and travel benefits:Paid Travel Time: Receive compensation for up to two hours of commuting time per workday, including one hour traveling to the Canaan campus and one hour returning home.$500 Monthly Incentive: Eligible employees will receive an additional $500 per month as an incentive for working at the Canaan location.Mileage Reimbursement: Eligible employees will receive mileage reimbursement for the additional distance traveled to the Canaan campus compared to their commute to our future Glenmont location. Reimbursement applies when the Canaan commute exceeds the distance to Glenmont.These additional benefits are designed to help offset commuting expenses and recognize employees' commitment as we prepare for our transition to the Glenmont campus.Job ResponsibilitiesDevelops and facilitates lesson plan instructions to students, including 1 on 1 and small groups.Provides input and helps facilitate social and emotional learning components of lesson plans.Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.Organize supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning. If absent they shall develop subplans to be utilized in their absence with clear concise instruction for implementation by Non-Secure Detention staff.Plan and implement educational activities and events by collaborating with the youth home school district of record or last attended.Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learningProvides individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learningCreates and distributes educational content based on youth’s current grade level or level of understanding.Ensures the classroom remains clean, organized, and tidy at all times.Observe, implement, monitor and complete specific reports regarding student performance and behaviors in the classroom.Provide pre-crisis intervention and conflict resolution with students, including implementing and using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) principles, approved behavior modification techniques/strategies and physical restraints.Recommends appropriate reward and consequence outcomes for the student’s behaviors, including adherence to school rules and procedures (Code of Conduct).Monitors and/or develop curriculum based on individualized student needs if not available form youth home district of record or last attended.Modifies using plans based on needs of the classroom to coincide with a safe structured warning environment.Complies will all federal, state and local laws and regulations, including those or ORR, ICE and the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.Adheres to agency policies and procedures; follows and supports agency mission, vision and values including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.Performs other duties as assignedCompensation:$58,000 annuallyJob RequirementsBachelor’s degree is required.Minimum of 5 years of practical teaching experience. Middle school & high school teaching experience required.Certified by the NYS State Department of Education or have the ability to transfer certification to NYS in a timely manner. o NYS Teaching Certification in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Health, Biology, Chemistry, students with disabilities (English, Social studies, Mathematics or Biology or Generalist).Experience working with at risk youth in detention/residential facility preferredFluent in English and Spanish with excellent verbal and written communication skills, preferredTCI and First Aid/CPR Certified required or have the ability to attain within agency timeframeMust have a current, valid driver’s license per Agency guidelines. Travel may be required.Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.Equal Opportunity EmployerTogether for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)#NSDCAN