Certified Teacher - P/T

Ouachita Children's Center • Hot Springs, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Teaching position is a part-time contract role through the Hot Springs School District, reporting to the OCC Residential Services Director and/or OCYFS Executive Director. This role is responsible for assisting OCC shelter residents in maintaining their assigned public-school grade level while simultaneously improving their social and life skills essential for success in both school and the community. The position involves utilizing standardized academic assessments to guide scholastic initiatives, physical education, and remediation activities. The program's overarching goals, determined by the Hot Springs School District in compliance with Title I-Part D Services through the Arkansas Department of Education, include enhancing students' academic performance, broadening their understanding of the world of work, providing health and nutrition information, and expanding their awareness of the global community through hands-on enrichment opportunities. The Teaching position is a contracted role and not an employee of Ouachita Children Youth and Family Services.

Requirements

• Teaching Certificate Required
• Pass a drug screen and maintain current TB card.
• Must have a current Arkansas Driver's license and insurable under OCC's commercial vehicle insurance policy.
• Must receive child maltreatment clearance through the Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry.
• Must receive adult maltreatment clearance through the Arkansas Protective Services-Adult Maltreatment Central Registry.
• Must receive Arkansas State Police criminal background clearance as mandated by Arkansas Department of Human Services, Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Welfare Agencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of child & youth development.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Arkansas licensing regulations.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to be a team leader and motivate others.
• Demonstrates the ability to collect and analyze data relevant to educational setting
• Practices excellent organizational skills.
• Practices and models conflict resolution skills.
• Follows OCYFS code of ethics.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity to OCYFS's clients and families.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer K-12 or 5-9 grades teaching certificate
• Special education a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate an overall educational enrichment program for shelter residents during the school year.
• Assess youth at intake and each 20 days in reading and math utilizing the APEX website.
• Maintain sign-in sheet as documentation of each class period.
• Maintain behavior progress notes on each youth's behavior during the education programs.
• Work closely with Youth Advocates who provide additional assistance during class time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level