Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher

Northwest Youth Corps•Eugene, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Social Studies/Language Arts teacher that offers a unique opportunity for a high energy individual with vision and creativity to develop cutting edge curriculum that integrates classroom and field experiences for students while ensuring all students experience a sense of safety and belonging. Teachers use the outdoors as an instructional vehicle that leads students to high school completion while also fostering good character and environmental awareness. Teachers also plan and facilitate residential "spikes", camping trips that combine fun, education, community, conservation work, and teambuilding. We want a social studies teacher that can help students explore the intersections of Race/Class/Gender and Nature, help prepare students to be active participants in democracy and foster a sense of purpose and belonging that extends from our classrooms into the local community and beyond.

Requirements

Current Oregon secondary teaching license required
Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Wilderness First Aid training (we will provide training if necessary)
Reliable and self-motivated.
Exceptional communication skills.
Superior problem solving skills.
Strong leadership qualities.
Interpersonal skills
Strategic thinker.
Exceptional organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Dual endorsement in Language Arts and Social Studies preferred
Experience teaching high school-aged and/or at-risk youth
Experience teaching Social Studies
Experience guiding groups of teaching in the outdoors
Outdoor leadership experience

Responsibilities

Build Social Studies and Language Arts curriculum and plan lessons to meet program objectives and individual student needs.
Design curriculum and field experiences that explore the intersections of various systems of oppression both domestically and internationally.
Work to implement the Tribal History/Shared History curriculum.
Ensure all students experience a sense of belonging
Collaborate with Lead Language Arts teacher to align curricular and pedagogical approaches to create a cohesive approach to literacy.
Work with other core content teachers to develop interdisciplinary projects
Teach social studies to students with varied academic levels.
Teach other classes (electives, CTE) as necessary.
Coordinate, facilitate and participate in student camping activities.
Provide instruction, assess learning, keep class records, and assign grades.
Participate in IEP meetings and work with special education teacher ensure compliance with IEP's.
Maintain portfolio assessments and records.
Attend regular staff meetings, staff development opportunities, and organization-wide activities.
Mentor and advise an assigned cohort of students, and maintain contact with family, case worker, etc.
Participate in field experiences that include physical labor, trail work, invasive species removal and others.