Certified Teacher - Lead
Job Description
Do you want to work for an organization that Makes a Lasting Impact on Kids?
AMIkids has served over 140,000 kids and their families since 1969. Being part of the AMIkids team means that you are helping youth to realize their full potential and become a valuable part of their community.
Position Summary
The role of the Lead Teacher is to ensure the educational quality of the program by coordinating the educational assessment program, teaching middle and senior high school classes, assist other instructors to improve teaching skills, establish and maintain educational plans, and maintain related administrative systems.
Essential Job Duties
- Work with program managers to ensure a quality educational component and compliance with all state, local, and contractual education requirements,
- Complete educational assessments for each youth according to state and local requirements,
- Develop educational goals for each youth,
- Monitor youth educational progress throughout enrollment,
- Ensure all areas of curriculum are in place,
- Ensure identified youth needing special education are receiving services and services provided are documented according to federal, state, and local requirements,
- Review lesson plans of all instructional staff to ensure compliance with local School District requirements,
- Assist other instructors in lesson planning, curriculum development, and teaching strategies,
- Instruct youth in assigned classes,
- Manage documentation of middle and high school courses, and program courses for each youth,
- Ensure safety, supervision, advising, counseling, and role modeling for youth during class instruction,
- Assume supervision responsibilities for academic team members as needed,
- Serve as advisor and positive role model for youth at all times,
- Write reports as required by program standards and report schedule,
- Perform home visits as dictated by program standards and/or state contract,
- Attend required training/professional development events and maintain appropriate certification(s) and license(s),
- Actively supervise and/or coordinate day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance and equipment relocation,
- Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
- Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree,
- State Teacher Certification in core subject areas,
- Two (2) years of experience working with youth,
- Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license in the state of employment and have a driving record that meets the standards of the AMIkids Transportation Policy (CDL may be required based on role).
What’s in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
- Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.
- As well as providing an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
About AMIkids Beaufort
Founded in 1985, AMIkids Beaufort is a private nonprofit, staff-secure residential facility in Seabrook, South Carolina, near the historic coastal town of Beaufort. Our program operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, serving kids who have committed a variety of non-violent offenses and are involved with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. Our kids living in dormitories on campus in a remote location ideally structured to help them work through their issues and gain the needed skills to return to their families and communities.
Now, you can be a part of this outstanding organization and help guide the way. Take the step. Make a difference.
Our Guiding Principles: Kids First, Family and Safety.
Our Core Values: Respect, Creativity, Honesty, Enthusiasm, Loyalty, Integrity, Leadership, Diversity, Goal Orientation, Excellence and Dedication.
AMIkids Inc., Equal Employment Opportunity Employer * Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled * Drug-Free Workplace