Education Liasion

Rite of Passage Brand; Emlenton (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Rite of Passage Team in Emlenton, PA, is seeking an Educational Liaison to deliver instructional services to youth at Western Secure Treatment Unit. This on-site role emphasizes trauma-informed, strength-based approaches and collaboration with staff to support students and the program.

The ideal candidate holds a BA/BS in a related field with a PA teaching certificate, is at least 21, and passes required background checks. Salary starts at $60,000 per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in related field required.
• Valid PA teaching certificate.
• Experience with at-risk youth preferred.
• 21+ years of age and ability to pass background check, drug screen, TB test and related verifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services to students and support Positive Operational Culture.
• Collaborate with staff to support youth and program goals.
• Implement trauma-informed, strength-based, gender-responsive practices.
• Schedule: 40 hours/week, 5 days on, 2 days off.

Skills

Teaching

Youth engagement

Communication

Education

BA/BS in related field

PA Teaching Certification

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for an Educational Liasion atWestern Secure Treatment Unit in Emlenton, Pennsylvania

Western Secure Treatment Unit (WSTU) is a secure post-adjudication facility that provides comprehensive services to young women (14-21), using a trauma-informed, strength-based, gender responsive model. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features residential student dormitories, on-site schooling, a vocational CTE student work training program, a dining hall, and extracurricular opportunities for the young men. Becoming a member of the WSTU team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.

• Pay: $60,000/annually
• Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accruesand more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What you will do: The Education Liaison isresponsible for implementing and adhering to the principles of Positive Operational Culture and providing instructional services to students. He/She also works collaboratively with staff in a supportive fashion emphasizing a positive attitude toward students, staff and program.

To be considered you should: Possess a BA/BS in related field ~ Have prior experience working with at risk youth, and a Valid Teaching Certificate from PA ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen (we no longer test for THC for pre-employment), physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

Schedule: 5 Days on, 2 Days off – 40 hours/week.

Previous experience working with at risk youth.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Teacher - 9-12

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