Summary/objective:
This position provides an opportunity to support, mentor, and educate adolescents in a community-based school. It is an opportunity to gain experience in a fulfilling ministry and impact the lives of students in need through teaching.
You will have the opportunity to engage with youth in worship, education, work, and recreation in a Christian environment. River Academy excels in experiential education. As a teacher at River Academy, you will experience education happening inside and outside of the classroom.
Requirements:
- Hold a BS or BA degree and a valid Teaching License.
- Assure the operation of the education program follows the Tennessee Department of Education Guidelines.
- Physical health and capacity to have regular job attendance, to teach actively, to be involved in physical activities with children, and (when necessary) physically manage aggressive or self-injurious behavior.
- Ensure Special Education, DCS, and 504 plan documents comply per DOE and DCS standards.
- Encourage and facilitate on-going involvement of parents and contracted agencies.
- Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
- Must be able to work as part of a team.
Salary: $44,500.00 per year
Further job highlights are available upon request or send resume to careers@holstonhome.org
Holston Home for Children offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as company paid life insurance and health savings account. Short and long term disability, YMCA membership, paid time off and paid holidays are available after 90 days employment for eligible employees. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Be a part of a team that experiences the reward of helping to provide hope and healing for a brighter future by sharing the love of Jesus with children and families struggling with life’s challenges.
