Teacher

Ascension Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Family benefits

Job summary

Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee, WI seeks an educational programs specialist to support hospitalized or recovering students in maintaining educational goals.

You will design tailored instruction, assess progress, and coordinate with hospital teams and school staff to align expectations and plan re-entry into regular classrooms after treatment.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Teacher preferred.
• Education pathway includes HS diploma equivalency with experience or degree.
• Experience coordinating between hospital care teams and school staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate educational programs to support hospitalized or recovering students' goals.
• Create lesson plans, assess academic performance, and adjust strategies as needed.
• Bridge communication between hospital care teams, school administrators, and teachers.
• Coordinate re-entry plans to reintegrate students into regular classrooms after treatment.

Skills

Educational program design

Student progress assessment

Cross-institution communication

Transition planning

Education

High school diploma equivalency with 2+ years experience

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Your future role at a glance:

• Location: Milwaukee, WI

• Facility: Ascension St. Francis Hospital

• Department: Behavioral Health

• Schedule: Days | Full-Time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Design and evaluate educational programs: Develop tailored instruction and academic resources to keep hospitalized or recovering students on track with their educational goals.

• Guide student progress: Create custom lesson plans, assess academic performance, and adjust learning strategies to accommodate changing medical and developmental needs.

• Bridge communication across institutions: Serve as the primary liaison between hospital care teams, school administrators, and community teachers to align academic expectations.

• Facilitate smooth school transitions: Coordinate re-entry plans to help students safely and confidently reintegrate into their regular classroom environments after treatment.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Teacher preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 26.11

Max Salary 36.39