Teacher - TESOL or Teaching English as a Second Language

The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.•Owensboro, KY
•$50,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the academic, social-emotional, cognitive, language and physical growth and development of all children in their classroom. This may include any school-age child as well as adolescents/youth. The teacher develops culturally appropriate, weekly lesson plans according to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and implements age-appropriate activities to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development in their care. The teacher provides a safe physical and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the students’ learning and growth. The teacher provides effective leadership and management to uphold KYUMH’s Trauma-Informed Care Culture for clients and staff. The ideal candidate would have respect and appreciation for diverse cultures, be passionate about serving youth and be calm under stress.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification or Teaching English as a second language certification from other appropriate accrediting body.
  • Have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
  • Pass a background check, including federal and state fingerprint checks.
  • Pass a drug test pre-employment as well as random drug screening.
  • Be certified in CPR/First Aid (training provided).
  • Maintain ORR required vaccinations.

Nice To Haves

  • Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the academic, social-emotional, cognitive, language and physical growth and development of all children in their classroom.
  • Develops culturally appropriate, weekly lesson plans according to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).
  • Implements age-appropriate activities to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development in their care.
  • Provides a safe physical and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the students’ learning and growth.
  • Provides effective leadership and management to uphold KYUMH’s Trauma-Informed Care Culture for clients and staff.

Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Free Employee Assistance Program
  • Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • 403b retirement plan with 3% match
  • Paid time off for sick time, vacation, and mental health care
  • Eight paid holidays
  • Tuition assistance and continuing education support
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