Licensed Middle School Teacher at Youth Villages

OverviewAsk about our $2,000 Relocation AssistanceCompany OverviewYouth 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.ResponsibilitiesPosition OverviewPlan 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 subjectsMonday - Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm.Additional InformationSmall 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 advancementSalary$58,000 - $69,000 / based off educationYears of experience will be evaluated, $1,000 increase with each year (up to 10 years)QualificationsRequirementsBachelor's degree with endorsement in the grade/subject with a valid Tennessee LicenseIf currently licensed out of state, must obtain TN licensure with grade/subject endorsement within 90 days after the first day of employmentExperience working with at-risk youth a major plusExcellent written, verbal, and oral skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyBasic computer knowledgeAdditional BenefitsMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and VisionRetirement Savings Pension Plan401(k)2 weeks paid vacation12 paid sick days per year11 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveMileage & 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.Company Description:In more than 30 years, Youth Villages has built a reputation as a leader in children’s behavioral health. Our approach to helping children and families find lasting success centers on intensive work with children and families, measuring outcomes, keeping children in the community whenever safely possible and providing accountability to families and funders. We help more than 25,000 of America’s most vulnerable children and families each year. Youth Villages has been recognized by Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report, and was identified by The White House as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations.