Job description
Positive Change Academy Brandywine and our parent company, Transforming Lives Inc. (TLI) provides a comprehensive program of individualized educational, behavioral health, and social services to youth in grades K-12 who have been recommended for an alternative school placement. We serve students from the Brandywine School District.
Current positions available include:
1.Certified 6-12 Science Teachers
TLI moves beyond the services provided by traditional schools through a collaborative approach involving the student, parents/families, school professionals, community partnerships, and outside support services. Our approach is based on the core principles of Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Care, Cultural Relevancy, and Agency & Assets (Strengths-Based). This is woven into how we build our organizational and school community, hold ourselves and students accountable and resolve issues.
Secondary Teachers
Description of role: We are currently looking for secondary school science teachers with appropriate certifications. The successful candidate will possess a keen understanding of the needs of our students as well as an appreciation for their common struggles. We're looking for a dedicated professional who wants to provide students with an exemplary education.
Responsibilities:
- Teach students ranging in grades 6-12 (Secondary)
- Design classes carefully to ensure all students are learning in a safe, constructive environment
- Prepare lesson plans/materials, assign, correct and grade homework assignments, classroom work and tests and quizzes
- Participate in parent-teacher meetings and communication
- Execute individual education plans (IEP) for each of the students in your care
- Participate in IEP meetings as scheduled by the school
- Communicate with other staff and family members about each student's progress and struggles
- Use individualized reinforcement techniques to keep each student on the path toward greatness
Skills and Requirements:
- Current, valid state teaching certification required
- 2+ years secondary teaching experience preferred
- Experience with and mastery of Common Core Standards
- Ability to build rapport with students
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Positive, compassionate personality
Job Type: Full-time
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
- High school
- Middle school
- Science
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Newark, DE 19702 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Newark, DE 19702: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person