Teacher

Methodist Home For Children • Kinston, NC

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Home for Children is hiring a Teacher for our Eastern Area Juvenile Crisis & Assessment Center in Kinston. If you’re an experienced middle or high school educator who believes in second chances and individualized learning, this is your opportunity to make a life-changing impact.

Youth reside at the Center for approximately 4–6 weeks, so your ability to assess quickly, adapt instruction, and build rapport matters.

Operated by Methodist Home for Children in partnership with the Department of Public Safety, our residential assessment center serves up to 12 Level II youth (ages 10–17) at a time. Our mission is to provide comprehensive assessments that connect youth with the most appropriate services in their home communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience (middle and/or high school)
• Flexibility, creativity, and a passion for working with at-risk youth

Nice To Haves

• Valid North Carolina teaching certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver flexible, innovative instruction tailored to each youth’s academic level and needs
• Utilize both traditional and technology-based learning tools
• Prepare detailed lesson plans and maintain accurate records of attendance, academic progress, and social performance
• Provide official transcripts of work completed during residency
• Collaborate with residential staff to support individualized treatment plans and promote academic success within a therapeutic setting

Benefits

• Comprehensive orientation and job-specific training
• Ongoing professional development and advancement opportunities
• Paid training and generous vacation and sick leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive, mission-driven team environment

What This Job Offers

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