Classroom Teacher Visa Sponsorship Available

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is eligible for a signing bonus of up to $10,000. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are available!

Wediko School/The Home for Little Wanderers is looking for a Classroom Teacher at their Hillsborough, New Hampshire location.Wediko School, located on 450 acres of lakefront, is a residential treatment centre that provides therapeutic and educational assistance to middle and high school-aged boys who are facing substantial social-emotional, behavioural, and academic issues.

How You’ll Make a Difference

The Wediko Classroom Teacher oversees all elements of instruction and classroom management in assigned courses. Classroom teachers at Wediko School are in charge of lesson planning as well as monitoring and reporting on student progress. Wediko School Classroom Teachers collaborate closely with assistant teachers and other school officials to demonstrate positive behaviour in the classroom and surrounding area. Furthermore, Wediko School Classroom Teachers are accountable for developing and maintaining frameworks that promote student safety and learning.

Classroom Competency

Plan and direct Wediko School classroom and tutorial instruction.
Create an environment in which classroom behaviour expectations are clear and consistent.
Establish and demonstrate pleasant and suitable working connections with Wediko School students.
Integrate technology into relevant areas of the students’ academic programmes.

Therapeutic Milieu

Provide a supportive, safe, and consistent environment for Wediko students in the dorms (direct care).
Make yourself available to lead or assist with group transitions.
Provide consistent structures for breakfast and lunchtime routines.

Monitor student progress.

Give Wediko students prompt and relevant feedback on their work.
Use the Wediko School student/parent interface to record timely and accurate data.
Complete and submit unit plans and student portfolios to administration by the dates.

Supervision

Take up a supervisory role during weekly classroom meetings.
Offer assistance and feedback to Wediko School Assistant Teachers.

Support

Complete paperwork in a consistent, professional, and timely manner.
Respond correctly to Wediko School supervisory demands and expectations about job-related activities.
Support and assist members of the Wediko School and dorm teams.

Professional Development

Maintain your licensure.
Collaborate with content area consultants to ensure compliance with licensure standards in specific content areas and obtain the necessary knowledge to offer content area training.
Seek out more resources (such as workshops, professional seminars, and ongoing education).
Actively participate in oversight and teacher training.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with New Hampshire Special Education certification or eligibility for a Statement of Eligibility (SOE). For the proper candidate, the Wediko School will guide them through the Site-Based Internship process to earn full licensure.
Strong communication skills.
Requirements for this position include the ability to work independently and collaboratively, as well as satisfactory completion of CPI training.
Preferred driving record allows pupils to be transported in Wediko vehicles.

What the Home Can Offer You

In addition to the opportunity to make a long-term impact on the lives of the youngsters we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers provides competitive pay and a complete benefits package that includes:

Benefits include six weeks of paid time off, seven vacation days, and ten sick days aligned with the NH DOE calendar. Additionally, health and dental insurance are provided immediately upon recruitment.
Extensive training for new staff
Tuition reimbursement is up to $2,400 per fiscal year.
403(b) Retirement Plans with Employer Match
Employers pay for long-term and short-term disability insurance, as well as basic life and AD&D insurance.
And more!

valuing diversity

We are dedicated to achieving excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion while also cultivating a culture that promotes these values. We think that the distinctions we offer strengthen our ability to deliver great service and care to a varied range of children, families, and communities. Furthermore, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging match with our values and aim to help vulnerable children and their families create long-term, positive relationships.

Position Type: Full-Time
Positions Available: 2 Job Categories:

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Job requirements

A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree is preferable.

Citizenship, residence, or work visa is necessary.

Contact Information:

Human Resources

10 Guest Street

Brighton, MA 02135

Phone: 617-267-3700.

Email: recruiting@thehome.org.