A Tutor works with students who need additional help or review. Provides instruction in an academic subject, or reviews a particular class lesson, or assists with preparing for a test. Works with students one-on-one or in a small group, and usually meets with students outside of school.
Day Program Teacher/Tutor, Bachelor's or Master's Level (Special Education Experience a Plus!)
Location:
Lancaster, PA 17603
Hours:
Part-Time (3-5 hours/day M-F 9:30am-2:30pm)
Salary:
$24•30/hour based on education and experience
Overview:
The Herrbrook Day Program at Winner's Circle Center is a clinical and alternative educational environment providing individualized support with academic, organizational and motivational strategies for students aged 14•21 who have been diagnosed with mental health disorders such as Autism, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, behavioral disorders or who require significant social, emotional or behavioral supports to achieve success in school.
Position Summary:
Day Program Teachers/Tutors will work in collaboration with Senior level clinical staff to assist students individually and in small groups with academic and organizational tasks, social interactions, emotional regulation, and create and implement social skills curriculum in a small group setting. This role involves creating and/or implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), progress monitoring, delivering modified or adapted instructional support, providing emotional and behavioral support, and assisting in the facilitation of therapeutic programming. Teachers/Tutors will build positive relationships with students to model and promote consistent engagement in program activities including core academics; electives such as STEM, P.E. and FCS; and therapeutic activities such as Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Art, and Expressive Therapeutic groups; Social Skills and Life Skills, psycho-educational instruction, and Equine-Assisted Learning sessions.
Please note:
Winner's Circle Center, Inc. is located on a working farm, and Teachers/Tutors will work with students indoors and outdoors as well as with dogs, horses and other animals.
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education, Special Education, and/or a related Human Services field Previous Teaching Experience or completion of an accredited Teaching Preparation Program Child Abuse Clearances Reliable transportation The ideal candidate will: present as friendly, welcoming, and committed to equity, inclusion, and social justice in education possess strong interpersonal, communication and active-listening skills to facilitate positive relationships with students and staff evidence excellent self-management skills with the ability to work independently and take initiative maintain flexible thinking with the ability to adapt to student emotions or behavior exhibit a positive attitude regarding learning and supervision thrive in a positive and fun farm environment both indoors and outdoors love animals To Apply , please send your resume and cover letter to: Kate Black, Director (kblack@winnerscirclecenter.com)•AND•Heather Looney, Assistant Director (hlooney@winnerscirclecenter.com)
