Would you like to be a full time year round Science teacher at a private Christian school? Do you have a heart to minister to teens in crisis? Maybe this is the spot for you.
Shelterwood, a Christ-centered therapeutic boarding school in Kansas City, MO is looking for a ministry minded individual that can teach and understand how to work with kids while teaching science. This person should be a model of Christ to the residents that are going through therapy in the Shelterwood program too.
I. Teaching Academic Courses
Prepare and plan lesson activities using a “brain-based” learning model
Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure classroom environment
Responsible for managing classroom discipline
Responsible for reporting any student treatment issues to the student’s treatment team (Therapist, Residential Staff, and Principal or Dean of Student Services)
Implement modifications and accommodations in instruction to meet the individual needs of Shelterwood students
Ability to implement Trauma Informed Care (TBRI) techniques in engaging with students, and the ability to write and follow up on student assignments as necessary
Provide tutoring help as scheduled for students on academic restriction or those asking for assistance
Demonstrate required competencies
II. Administration
Maintain a grade book and lesson plans that can be checked by supervisor at any time
Turn in grades in for grade checks in a timely manner
Responsible for attending weekly teacher’s meeting/trainings
Responsible for reporting daily behavior data
Responsible for timely submission of treatment plan reviews for assigned caseload of students
Skills Needed:
Proficiency in productivity applications.
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to manage stress and interpersonal conflict
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to plan instruction to promote student learning
Ability to receive and act on constructive feedback on teaching practice
Ability to utilize formative and summative assessments
Work Environment:
Office environment. Some exposure to noise and crisis situations. Some outdoor activities possibly during temperature or weather extremes may exist.
Physical Demands:
While performing this job, employee is required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may need to pick up or move items over 50 pounds. Accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Job Hours:
Monday-Friday 9am to 4:30pm. Additional hours may be required as needed by supervisor.
Education and Experience Required:
Missouri Teaching Certificate in the area of Science
Bachelor’s Degree in Education with Science related field
Experience teaching youth
Master's Degree a plus
Benefits:
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Compensation starting at $2830 monthly
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life / AD&D
E.A.P.
And many other options included in our comprehensive benefits package.