Part Time Certified Teacher

LearnWell; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

LearnWell in Schenectady, NY is seeking a passionate teacher to support adolescent students in a behavioral health setting. The role is part-time (25 hours/week, Mon-Fri 7:30am–2pm) in a small classroom with 8–15 students.

You will plan daily lessons, provide individualized support, and track student progress, with ongoing communication to families and care teams. LearnWell offers a strong benefits package including PTO, health coverage, and 401K.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
• New York State teaching license.
• Comfortable working with adolescent aged students.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of subject matter relevant to student needs.
• Reliable Transportation

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily lesson plans.
• Provide individualized assistance to students.
• Regularly communicate with stakeholders about student progress as needed.
• Monitor and adjust teaching strategies to ensure student success.
• Maintain accurate attendance and session reports.
• Manage class sizes ranging from 8 to 15 students in a small classroom setting.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Adolescent-focused instruction

Student progress communication

Reliable transportation

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

New York State teaching license

Job description

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 Schenectady, NY on a part-time basis. This unique position will involve working in a fast-paced behavioral health facility, providing academic support to 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 25-hour a week commitment, Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 2pm. 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
• New York State teaching license
• Comfortable working with adolescent aged 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.