Job Posting: Teacher/Facilitator
April 04, 2007
Job Posting: Teacher/Facilitator
Description
Starr Commonwealth seeks a highly qualified teacher to provide leadership in the academic activities for the students enrolled in the Montcalm Outdoor Challenge Program located in Albion, MI. As part of the treatment team, the teacher will provide academic instruction, tutoring, evaluations, and a variety of learning experiences in a non-traditional setting. Applicants must exhibit a strong commitment to a personal value system of helping kids. They must be creative in using a variety of teaching styles and activities to engage the students in active learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage unexpected situations and demonstrate exceptional problem solving skills.
The Montcalm Outdoor Challenge Program, located on the Starr Commonwealth campus, is a 60 day outdoor therapeutic experience for children ages 12-17. For more information on the Montcalm Outdoor Challenge Program and other Starr Commonwealth programs and services, visit the website http://www.starr.org/.
Responsibilities
This position is primarily responsible for coordination of all academic activities for students enrolled in the Montcalm Outdoor Challenge program. This includes providing individual instruction to each student by first assessing their current academic needs and then using appropriate teaching styles to meet those needs. Communicate student progress to parents of children in the program. Manage the necessary academic paperwork and reporting needs of the program.
Desired Qualifications
§ Bachelor's degree in Education with preference to Secondary Education, Middle Grades certification, or Outdoor Education
§ Current teacher certification
§ Curriculum design experience
§ Familiar with individual instruction methods and experience with non-traditional educational settings
§ First Aid and CPR certification
§ Experience in facilitating experiential outdoor activities
Benefits Starr Commonwealth provides a competitive salary within the youth services industry along with a desirable benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement. All Starr Commonwealth employees have free access to the Towsley Center for Recreation which houses an Olympic size pool, basketball courts, fitness center, and racquetball courts.
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To apply for either position, please send cover letter and resume to:
Starr Commonwealth: Michigan
Attn: Dennis Eddy, Recruitment Coordinator
13725 Starr Commonwealth Road
Albion, MI 49224
E-mail: eddyd@starr.org
Fax: 517-629-7775
Phone: (800) 837-5591 ext. 459
Download application: www.starr.org
Starr Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer
posted by Jay @ 4/04/2007,
