Teacher

WELLSTONE • Huntsville, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher at our NOVA Academy provides different mental stability services to clients aged 3-5 years old who struggle with mental health diagnoses. The Teacher provides these services by assisting and educating our young clients for social circumstances including school readiness. What you'll be doing: Provide behavioral modification and instruction to the clients in the program in order to improve the client’s ability to function in a school and/or daycare environment. Provide educational instruction to the clients in the program in order to assist them in being kindergarten ready. Provide daily documentation as mandated by the Department of Mental Health Administrative Code for the Program. Documentation includes noting the clients' progress towards goals outlined in the Treatment Plan. Provide information to Nova Academy Manager relating to concerns, suggestions and/or guardians’ feedback, questions or concerns Provide information as requested by the Therapist in order to assist the clients' treatment. Collaborate with the Therapist and the Academy Manager in relation to reporting any inappropriate behaviors and those behaviors or instances that may need to be reported to outside agencies as required by law (i.e. Mandatory Reporting to DHR, Incident Reporting to ADMH, etc.). Oversight of a child that may need individualized attention, with guidance provided either by the Program Manager and/or the Therapist. Request assistance from the Aide when needing a break or when necessary to work with a child one-on-one. Assist in answering questions, distributing information to parents. Develop weekly lesson plans and provide to the Nova Academy Manager. Escort children to restroom facilities when necessary. Assist in the distribution of meals. Complete other duties as assigned. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services related field
• Good driving record
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills including data entry

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience with children aged 3-5 years old

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral modification and instruction to the clients in the program in order to improve the client’s ability to function in a school and/or daycare environment.
• Provide educational instruction to the clients in the program in order to assist them in being kindergarten ready.
• Provide daily documentation as mandated by the Department of Mental Health Administrative Code for the Program.
• Documentation includes noting the clients' progress towards goals outlined in the Treatment Plan.
• Provide information to Nova Academy Manager relating to concerns, suggestions and/or guardians’ feedback, questions or concerns
• Provide information as requested by the Therapist in order to assist the clients' treatment.
• Collaborate with the Therapist and the Academy Manager in relation to reporting any inappropriate behaviors and those behaviors or instances that may need to be reported to outside agencies as required by law (i.e. Mandatory Reporting to DHR, Incident Reporting to ADMH, etc.).
• Oversight of a child that may need individualized attention, with guidance provided either by the Program Manager and/or the Therapist.
• Request assistance from the Aide when needing a break or when necessary to work with a child one-on-one.
• Assist in answering questions, distributing information to parents.
• Develop weekly lesson plans and provide to the Nova Academy Manager.
• Escort children to restroom facilities when necessary.
• Assist in the distribution of meals.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level