Duties
Here at LearnWell, we’ve dedicated ourselves to making a life-changing impact on the 10 million students currently in the U.S. who live with some type of behavioral health need (depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, eating disorder, substance use). For nearly 25 years, we have provided on-site instructional services within the hospital setting, helping students to continue their academic progress during treatment and successfully reenter the classroom. LearnWell has a network of 180+ dedicated educators that commit themselves daily to embracing our mission and positively impacting generations to come.
LearnWell is currently looking for our next creative and passionate teacher to fill a full-time school year teaching position in Hoffman Estates, IL certified LBS1 teacher will work in a unique fast-paced behavioral health facility center; which involves working with students who are receiving treatment for a behavioral health or mental health diagnosis. This will be in a small classroom setting and supporting them academically with common core subjects while they are receiving treatment. Students are within the grades 5th-12th, with most of the population being adolescents.
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 8-12 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
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, hospital and parents regarding student progress and student needs
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
- Updating daily attendance and creating daily session reports for each student
Position entails a 40-hour a week commitment, Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00.
Qualifications
- B.A/B.S degree from an accredited institution
- IL State Teaching Certification / LBS1 Certified
- Comfortable working with students in grades 13-17
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Strong organizational skills
LearnWell is dedicated to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Benefits
We offer a very generous package of paid time off including vacation time, sick time, federal holidays, and paid school breaks. We also offer healthcare benefits that include medical, dental, and vision. Additional benefits include paid family leave options, 401K, employer sponsored life insurance policies, and annual grants for tuition reimbursement.
How to Apply
Please apply on our website.