Family Teacher: Live-In Position
About The Position
Are you ready to begin a meaningful new chapter shaping the future of America's youth? Mooseheart Child City & School is seeking Family Teachers - dedicated individuals or married couples - to begin in early April and become part of a team that provides care and guidance to boys and girls in need. This live-in role offers more than a job: it's a chance to make a lifelong impact by providing guidance, stability, and a nurturing, family-style home for youth who need it most. Please note: Whether applying as an individual Family Teacher or as part of a Family Teacher couple, each person must submit a separate application for employment. Mooseheart has served as a residential child care community committed to giving at-risk youth a safe home, caring mentors, and a path to a brighter future. Our 1,000-acre campus provides structure, education, and enrichment to children from infancy through high school. Our Family Teachers are at the heart of our mission - role models, caregivers, and guides who help young people grow into confident, capable adults.
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
Benefits
- Paid living expenses: Includes rent and utilities, plus a monthly household budget
- Benefits package: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid training
- Opportunities for bonuses
- Company vehicle for work-related use
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
