Health Teacher

Rite of Passage•Keymar, MD

19d•$57,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage is hiring a Health Teacher at Silver Oak Academy in Keymar, Maryland. The school is situated on a 78-acre campus with student housing, an academic building, a football stadium, an athletic center, and a Tech Center. On-site dormitories are available for staff during shifts and overnight for those with long commutes or limited transportation. Class sizes are usually fewer than 10 students; students do not use personal electronic devices in class, and parent contact is primarily handled by the case management department. The Health Teacher implements and adheres to the principles of Positive Operational Culture and provides instructional services to students. The teacher develops lesson plans in accordance with curriculum standards, provides direct instruction, and implements special education supports and accommodations. The role involves working collaboratively with staff and maintaining a positive attitude toward students, staff, and the program. Teachers new to the field are encouraged to apply. The position pays a starting salary of $57,000–$70,000, depending on experience and education. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage and company-paid life insurance within 30 days, a 401(k) match of up to 6% after one year of employment, and 20 scheduled PTO days for school breaks plus 7 days to use at the employee's discretion.

Requirements

Possess a current and valid state teaching credential in Health and P.E.; if holding only one credential, have the ability to obtain the other within 90 days of hire.
Have a bachelor's degree.
Have related experience working with at-risk youth.
Know instructional strategies for delivering curriculum and assessing student learning.
Know methodologies and research related to learning and working with at-risk, high-school-aged youth.
Know effective classroom and behavioral management techniques for teaching students with varied learning styles.
Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Responsibilities

Implement and adhere to the principles of Positive Operational Culture.
Provide instructional services to students.
Develop lesson plans in accordance with curriculum standards.
Provide direct instruction.
Implement special education supports and accommodations.
Work collaboratively with staff to deliver consistent curriculum and take a team approach to working with students.
Establish rapport with students to support achievement across program areas.
Diagnose, prescribe, and evaluate student progress on an ongoing basis.
Address inappropriate behavior appropriately and take necessary action in accordance with program procedures.