Family Teacher (Live-In Position)

MooseHeart Child City & School•Mooseheart, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Mooseheart Child City & School is seeking dedicated individuals or married couples to serve as Family Teachers. This live-in role involves providing care, guidance, stability, and a nurturing, family-style home for youth in need. Family Teachers will live on-site in a Mooseheart Family Home and are responsible for the direct care, structure, and supervision of at-risk youth, averaging 6-10 per home. The position requires creating a warm, emotionally supportive environment, teaching essential life skills, supporting youth through challenges, managing household needs, and collaborating with a support team. This is a chance to make a lifelong impact on the future of young people.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to pass MVR check
Ability to pass background checks, reference verification, and psychological evaluation
Willingness to complete 3-week paid training at Mooseheart
Ability to meet smoke-free, drug-free, and weapon-free policy requirements

Responsibilities

Live on-site in a Mooseheart Family Home and provide direct care, structure, and supervision for at-risk youth (each home averages 6–10 youth depending on age and enrollment)
Create a warm, emotionally supportive home environment that builds confidence and emotional well-being by providing positive feedback, empathy, and use of the Teaching Family Model
Teach essential life skills - communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking - assist with behavioral challenges, and help youth work through personal issues
Support youth through emotional and behavioral challenges with compassion and consistency
Prepare meals, plan engaging activities, and build family routines
Manage household needs including budgeting, shopping, and transportation
Maintain cleanliness in both the home and personal quarters to ensure homes are always "guest-ready" and personal quarters are accessible in case of emergency
Work closely with educators, specialists, and a strong support team to ensure youth are cared for with the utmost attention
Respond to youths' needs overnight while on duty
Adhere to policies related to safety and boundaries
Attend required trainings to ensure adherence to organizational protocols and policies
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements