Full-Time Float Teacher - Kearny, NJ

LearnWell; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including vacation and sick time

Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401K and paid family leave options

Tuition reimbursement annual grant

Job summary

LearnWell is seeking a passionate and creative teacher to join their team in New Jersey for the school year. This full-time position involves working in behavioral health facilities, providing academic support to child and adolescent patients in small classrooms.

The role requires planning lessons, providing individual assistance, monitoring student progress, and maintaining attendance records. Flexibility is needed as the position involves travel across multiple locations in New Jersey, with comprehensive healthcare benefits and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• B.A/B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
• NJ State standard teaching license is required.
• Comfortable working with K-12 students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily lesson plans for patients.
• Provide individualized assistance to students in small classrooms.
• Monitor and adjust teaching strategies for student success.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Comfortable working with K-12 students

Understanding of subject matter relevant to student needs

Reliable Transportation

Education

B.A/B.S. degree from an accredited institution

NJ State standard teaching license

Job description

Position Overview

At LearnWell, we are committed to changing the lives of the 10 million students in the U.S. who are dealing with behavioral health issues. For more than 26 years, we have provided on-site educational services in hospitals, helping these school-age patients continue their education during treatment and reintegrate successfully into the classroom. With a network of over 200 educators, we strive to make a positive impact for generations to come.

Currently, we are seeking a passionate and creative teacher to join our team in New Jersey on a full-time basis for the school year. This unique position will involve working in fast-paced behavioral health facilities, providing academic support to child and adolescent school-age patients in a small classroom setting as they receive treatment.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to plan and deliver daily lesson plans, provide individualized assistance to students, and regularly communicate about student progress as needed. Additionally, you will monitor and adjust teaching strategies to ensure student success and maintain accurate attendance and session reports. Most of our class sizes range from 8 to 15 school-age patients at any one time.

Position entails a 40-hour a week commitment, Monday-Friday, 7:30-4:00pm. This position requires travel between Bergen, Jersey City, Newark, Hoboken and Summit, NJ. We offer a very generous package of paid time off including vacation time, sick time, federal holidays, and paid school breaks. We also offer healthcare benefits that include medical, dental, and vision. Additional benefits include paid family leave options, 401K, employer sponsored life insurance policies, and annual grants for tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• B.A/B.S. degree from an accredited institution
• NJ State standard teaching license
• Comfortable working with K-12 students
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of subject matter relevant to student needs
• Reliable Transportation

Join LearnWell as we strive to make a difference in the lives of students with behavioral health needs. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.