What are the responsibilities and job description for the History/Social Science Teacher, M-Th 32 hrs/week position at Eva Carlston Academy?
Join a reputable residential treatment program with a fully accredited education program. Eva Carlston Academy is looking to hire a social studies teacher to join our team. You can make a difference with young people struggling with trauma and attachment through in-person connection to help your clients make meaningful change and improve their quality of life. Enjoy the collegiality of a team dynamic, and experienced professionals who support and contribute to student success. This position is for 32 hours, Mon-Thu and includes benefits.
Primary Responsibilities
The Social Studies Teacher at Eva Carlston is responsible for academic instruction in secondary social studies curriculum and collaboration with the treatment team to provide a therapeutic educational environment for all students. Eva Carlston is a year round school with 4 week long school breaks throughout the year.
- Teach Social Studies curriculum aligned with Utah Common Core standards in the areas of Middle School Social Studies, Geography, World History, US History, and US Government.
- Available to teach Monday-Thursday 9:00-5:00 pm
- Develop assessments to effectively evaluate student learning
- Employ classroom management techniques consistent with program expectations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in relevant social studies discipline
- Utah Teaching License preferred, not required
- 2 years of teaching experience required
- Experience in residential treatment settings is preferred but not required.
Benefits
Eva Carlston Academy is privately owned and operated and offers an excellent benefit package that includes: personal budget for professional development, medical insurance at NO COST to the employee, dental, vision, short and long term disability, paid time off, life insurance, 401k, and employee assistance program.
Job Type: Full-time, 32 hours per week
Pay: Salaried negotiable based upon experience and licensure
COVID-19 considerations:
All Eva Carlston employees and youth are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. The program requires strict sanitation and handwashing protocols.
About us
Eva Carlston is a specialized residential treatment program for adolescent girls who struggle with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. Eva Carlston complements intensive, sophisticated psychotherapy with a robust program of art therapy, accredited academics, life-skills instruction, and therapeutic recreation. Students live in a residential setting that is family style while engaging in off campus community activities daily such as exercise, volunteering, cultural events and outdoor activities. All elements of our program are oriented toward helping students discover and develop a voice for themselves and passion for life.
Eva Carlston is recognized as a leader in mental health care and is highly regarded amongst residential treatment programs. The academic component of our program includes dedicated education professionals who provide crucial treatment in addition to a quality education. Our academic setting is college preparatory and emphasizes instructional flexibility and individualization to help students achieve success regardless of their obstacles.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- State Licensing requires that you pass a criminal background check, will this be an issue?
- We require new hire and random drug screening, will this be any problem for you?
- Are you located in the greater Salt Lake City area? If not, when do you plan to relocate? Please note that we cannot offer relocation assistance.
- A minimum bachelor's degree in history or social studies is required. Please state your degree (i.e. Bachelors in History):
Experience:
- Grades 8-12 Classroom Teaching: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification or an Associate License? (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $27