Role Overview:

The Education department is hiring! Come join our campus with over 300 animals as they work to animal assisted therapy and nature-based learning to our day students 3rd-8th grade. Within this setting, the Teacher is responsible for teaching a self-contained or departmental class of students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: being aware of student's treatment goals and incorporating them into the I.S.P., participating in all meetings on your assigned students, completing all necessary reports and documentation as per agency standards, maintaining the attractive and educationally appropriate classroom environment, sharing in the maintenance of building bulletin board, participating in all school activities as described by program calendar, and reading and understanding material outlined in the school and agency manual. Associate's Degree required; Master's in Education preferred Prior field placement in special education preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

NYSED Certification Will consider uncertified candidates who are able to meet NYS Teacher Certification requirements within 18 months. Salary $44,850-$67,768 per year depending on education, experience and if the teacher works the summer months. This is a full time benefit eligible position. All employees in this department (regardless of full or per diem status) are required to participate in a full 8 day paid training to prepare you for meaningful work in the field. Note that 5 of those days are consecutive and cannot be moved due to certification requirements.

Pay:

$44,850.00 - $63,268.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person