Part-Time Teacher

Servingschools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

LearnWell in Portland, ME seeks a part-time teacher to support child and adolescent patients in a behavioral health facility. You will provide academic support in a small classroom setting and help students stay engaged during treatment.

The role involves planning and delivering daily lessons, giving individualized assistance, and communicating progress to the care team. Class sizes range from 8 to 15 students, with a 12-hour weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• B.A/B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
• Active Maine Teaching License Required.
• Comfortable working with K-12 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 about student progress as needed.
• Monitor and adjust teaching strategies to ensure student success.
• Maintain accurate attendance and session reports.
• Class sizes typically 8–15 students.

Skills

Active Maine Teaching License

K-12 teaching

Lesson planning

Student progress reporting

Reliable transportation

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

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 Portland, ME on a part-time basis for the school year. This unique position will involve working in a fast-paced behavioral health facility, 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 12-hour a week commitment, Monday-Friday, 9:00-12:00pm.

Qualifications

• B.A/B.S. degree from an accredited institution
• Active Maine Teaching License Required
• 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