High School Science Teacher - Transformative Youth Education

Youth Villages; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

Paid time off for full-time staff

Sick days and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and licensure

Job summary

Youth Villages is seeking a qualified teacher for Tennessee campuses serving youth ages 6 to 17 with behavioral and mental health needs. The role focuses on planning and delivering individualized lessons, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff to support students in a residential setting.

Applicants should hold a state teaching license, have a bachelor's degree with endorsed subject area, and experience in schools or with at-risk youth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with grade/subject-specific endorsement is required.
• Active teaching license in the applicable state is required.
• Experience working in a school setting is required.
• Experience working with youth with severe emotional and behavioral needs is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plans for individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and other skills.
• Develops and uses a variety of teaching techniques in the classroom.
• Produces lesson plans that reflect the individual educational needs of students.
• Administers testing and interprets results to determine academic needs.
• Participates in trainings, boosters, and in-service activities.
• Prepares reports in compliance with school guidelines.
• Maintains progress notes, attendance records, classroom grades, and testing scores.
• Completes daily documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Basic computer knowledge

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree with grade/subject-specific endorsement

Active teaching license in the applicable state

Experience working in a school setting

Job description

Youth Villages is seeking a qualified teacher for Tennessee campuses serving youth ages 6 to 17 with behavioral and mental health needs. The role focuses on planning and delivering individualized lessons, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff to support students in a residential setting.

Applicants should hold a state teaching license, have a bachelor's degree with endorsed subject area, and experience in schools or with at-risk youth.