Certified Teacher-DE (Education)
If you are interested in becoming part of a well-respected industry leader, then we invite you to apply for this position. At LearnWell, we believe that providing hospital classrooms or bedside tutors can dramatically increase a school-age patient's ability to thrive when they make the transition back to school. LearnWell has a network of 100+ talented educators company-wide that partner with healthcare professionals, schools, and families to provide each child with academic instruction. We provide a customized educational program to meet the needs of each health care organization we work with. The education component helps students maintain a sense of normalcy during this period, ultimately having a positive impact on the overall healing process. LearnWell is currently looking for our next creative and passionate teachers to fill a full- time ten(10) month teaching position in New Castle, DE. We would love to collaborate with you and help more kids journey towards their full potential.
General Description:
The certified teacher will work in a unique substance abuse treatment center; which involves working with child and adolescent students in a small classroom setting and supporting them academically with common core subjects while they are receiving treatment.
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
- Plan, prepare and deliver daily lesson plans and instructional material for an average of 7-8 students, with a maximum amount of 15; in a small group setting.
- Help students one-on-one if extra assistance is needed on their individual school curriculum.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Provide appropriate feedback on work.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, hospital and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Updating daily attendance and creating daily session reports for each student.
- Perform administrative duties daily.
Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- B.A/B.S degree from an accredited institution.
- DE State Teaching Certification.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
- Understanding of subject matter relevant to students need.
- Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology (Microsoft Office and SalesForce) preferred.
- Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total education program.
Position entails a 40-hour a week commitment, Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
