Licensed Middle School Teacher

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

Job summary

Youth Villages is seeking a Licensed Middle School Teacher committed to improving the lives of at-risk youth in Memphis, TN. The role involves developing lesson plans, facilitating activities, and engaging in training. With a focus on individual growth, the teacher will work with small class sizes, allowing for tailored attention and educational support. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on education and experience, alongside generous benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition & Licensure Reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance up to $2,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with endorsement in the grade/subject required.
• Valid Tennessee teaching license or ability to obtain it within 90 days.
• Experience with at-risk youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate individual and group activities to foster growth.
• Administer assessments to determine academic needs.
• Develop lesson plans that address individual educational needs.

Skills

Excellent written skills

Verbal communication

Oral skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree with endorsement in the grade/subject

Valid Tennessee License

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Company Overview

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.

If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.

Position Overview

• Plan for individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and other skills.
• Participate in training and in-service activities.
• Administer and interprets testing to determine academic needs.
• Develop and uses a variety of teaching techniques.
• Produce lesson plans that reflect the individual educational needs of students.
• Prepare reports in compliance with school guidelines.
• Maintain progress notes, attendance records, and grade scores in a timely manner.
• Other essential duties as needed.
• Candidates may have the opportunity to teach in specialized subjects
• Monday - Friday, 730am to 330pm.
  
  
  

Additional Information

Small Class Sizes to allow more one on one attention to individual students and their educational needs. The standard Youth Villages class size ranges from 8-15 children.

Tuition & Licensure reimbursement, and training for your career growth and advancement

Salary

$58,000 - $69,000 / based off education

Years of experience will be evaluated, $1,000 increase with each year (up to 10 years)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with endorsement in the grade/subject with a valid Tennessee License
• If currently licensed out of state, must obtain TN licensure with grade/subject endorsement within 90 days after the first day of employment
• Experience working with at-risk youth a major plus
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Basic computer knowledge
  
  
  

Additional Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

Retirement Savings Pension Plan

401(k)

2 weeks paid vacation

12 paid sick days per year

11 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

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