Alternative Education Teacher Operation Fresh Start, Inc. Madison, WI Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $55,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Retirement plan Qualifications Student supervision Teaching Certification Schedule management Relationship management Classroom Teaching Teaching Full Job Description Position Summary The Teacher guides young adults ages 16-24 through the individualized high school diploma component of their experience at Operation Fresh Start, providing instruction and support tailored to each participant's academic needs, strengths, and goals. Through relationship-centered instruction, the Teacher helps participants build the skills, confidence, and credentials needed for post-secondary education, career pathways, and long-term success.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are typically expected of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 1. Instruction
- Facilitate academic empowerment using OFS-Legacy's Gateways Curriculum.
- Deliver tools for Emotional and Behavioral Learning that are appropriate within a professional setting
- Build equity by setting High Expectations while providing High Support for every participant.
- Use formal and informal assessments to guide instruction and meet individual participant needs.
- Facilitate a supportive classroom environment, laying the foundation for a strong learning community. 2. Case Management
- Attend weekly formal Case Management meetings and engage in frequent informal case management throughout the work week.
- Manage a caseload of approximately 25 active participants. 3. Administration
- Support student management of their electronic file folders.
- Track the programmatic progress of every participant on your case load.
- Accurately monitor and report student attendance.
- Enter case notes in a timely, frequently, and accurately.
- Create and implement a weekly school schedule to accommodate the needs of participants and their work crews.
- Provide all required documentation and information to the Data Coordinator in a timely manner. 4. Additional responsibilities
- Maintain positive inter-team communication and support.
- Reinforce and perpetuate OFS Mission and Values.
- Model Consistency, Timeliness, Reliability, and Trustworthiness to the youth of OFS.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay:
$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience working with emerging - adults? If yes, please explain.
Experience:
Teaching:
1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Teaching Certification (Required) Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person