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Here at LearnWell, we've dedicated ourselves to making a life-changing impact on the 10 million students currently in the U.S. who live with some type of behavioral health need (depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, eating disorder, substance use). For nearly 25 years, we have provided on-site instructional services within the hospital setting, helping students to continue their academic progress during treatment and successfully reenter the classroom. LearnWell has a network of 180+ dedicated educators that commit themselves daily to embracing our mission and positively impacting generations to come.
LearnWell is currently looking for our next creative and passionate teacher to fill a our part-time year round teaching position in St. Louis, MO. The certified teacher will work in a unique fast-paced behavioral health facility center; which involves working with adolescent students in a small classroom setting and supporting them academically with common core subjects while they are receiving treatment for an eating disorder diagnosis.
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
- Plan, prepare and deliver daily lesson plans and instructional material for an average of 8-10 students, with a maximum amount of 12; in a small group setting
- Help students one-on-one if extra assistance is needed on their individual school curriculum.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, hospital and parents regarding student progress and student needs
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
- Updating daily attendance and creating daily session reports for each student
Position entails a 20-hour a week commitment, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm. The four-hour day consists of two hours of class time, and two hours of administrative time. We offer a very generous package of paid time off including vacation time, sick time, federal holidays, and paid school breaks. We also offer healthcare benefits that include medical, dental, and vision. Additional benefits include paid family leave options, 401K, employer sponsored life insurance policies, and annual grants for tuition reimbursement.
Qualifications:
- B.A/B.S degree from an accredited institution
- State Teaching Certification
- Comfortable working with adolescents and accompanying academic levels
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Strong organizational skills
- Understanding of subject matter relevant to students need
Since 1995, we have had over 210 teachers working the traditional school year, and we’re proud to say we’ve delivered over a quarter of a million hours of teaching throughout the United States. Our mission and values are the backbone and key to our success. We work with integrity, awareness, and commitment, providing a safe environment and a fulfilling experience for our employees while leveraging our dedication and innovation to provide the absolute pinnacle of quality service to our clients. We keep this promise by lighting the way in education for over 150 facilities nationwide, and we won’t rest until every child undergoing treatment can receive the education they need.
If you want to work for a growing company that allows you to make a difference in the lives of children and encourages professional growth, then this position could be a great fit for you.
