What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher position at Northwest Passage?
About Us:
At Northwest Passage, we focus on mental health and wellness through the adoption of our PassageWay Elements: Nature, Recreation, Relaxation, Nutrition, Exercise, Relationships, Service, and Spirit. These elements are central to our approach, combining traditional mental health treatment with arts, education, nature-based therapy, and experiential opportunities. Since 1978, we've been dedicated to providing high-quality care in a community dedicated in hope, recovery, and wellness. Our facilities in Northwest Wisconsin offer a peaceful environment for our clients and staff, with easy access to activities and resources near Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, and Eau Claire.
Northwest Passage proudly serves youth from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, and we are committed to providing an environment where all youth feel welcomed and supported. Northwest Passage looks to build our team with candidates who are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to all of our clients, demonstrating resilience, determination, collaboration, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. At Northwest Passage, you will foster hope through your involvement in the healing process. Guided by the PassageWay Elements, we strive to create a positive environment for growth and wellness for both our clients and staff.
Position Description:
Northwest Passage is seeking a Teacher passionate about engaging non-traditional learners through individualized experiential and project-based learning. We are looking for someone with spirited curiosity and enthusiasm who can break outside the walls of a traditional classroom in order to engage and inspire students who have experienced challenges in their previous academic settings. This position’s fundamental goal is to ignite the spark of academic confidence within our students, leading them to believe that they can be successful.
As a teacher at our program in Frederic, WI you’ll be creating an individualized teaching program to fit students’ specific needs. We believe that every child possesses profound strength and potential, and is capable of thriving. Here, education is about far more than academics, but rather, education is a powerful component of our therapeutic constellation, serving as a key vehicle for the transformative experiences that drive personal growth and therapeutic success. We encourage our teachers to go beyond the traditional school setting, and create a unique environment that fosters that growth of our students.
Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Responsibilities:
At Northwest Passage, we focus on mental health and wellness through the adoption of our PassageWay Elements: Nature, Recreation, Relaxation, Nutrition, Exercise, Relationships, Service, and Spirit. These elements are central to our approach, combining traditional mental health treatment with arts, education, nature-based therapy, and experiential opportunities. Since 1978, we've been dedicated to providing high-quality care in a community dedicated in hope, recovery, and wellness. Our facilities in Northwest Wisconsin offer a peaceful environment for our clients and staff, with easy access to activities and resources near Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, and Eau Claire.
Northwest Passage proudly serves youth from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, and we are committed to providing an environment where all youth feel welcomed and supported. Northwest Passage looks to build our team with candidates who are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to all of our clients, demonstrating resilience, determination, collaboration, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. At Northwest Passage, you will foster hope through your involvement in the healing process. Guided by the PassageWay Elements, we strive to create a positive environment for growth and wellness for both our clients and staff.
Position Description:
Northwest Passage is seeking a Teacher passionate about engaging non-traditional learners through individualized experiential and project-based learning. We are looking for someone with spirited curiosity and enthusiasm who can break outside the walls of a traditional classroom in order to engage and inspire students who have experienced challenges in their previous academic settings. This position’s fundamental goal is to ignite the spark of academic confidence within our students, leading them to believe that they can be successful.
As a teacher at our program in Frederic, WI you’ll be creating an individualized teaching program to fit students’ specific needs. We believe that every child possesses profound strength and potential, and is capable of thriving. Here, education is about far more than academics, but rather, education is a powerful component of our therapeutic constellation, serving as a key vehicle for the transformative experiences that drive personal growth and therapeutic success. We encourage our teachers to go beyond the traditional school setting, and create a unique environment that fosters that growth of our students.
Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, coordinate, and execute educational programming initiatives.
- Create and maintain a structured and safe living environment for youth.
- Provide a nurturing environment with close, intensive supervision for high risk youth in accordance with least restrictive treatment measures.
- Assure residents’ basic needs are met including meals, exercise, and hygiene.
- Assure residents’ emotional needs are met in accordance with the individual treatment or assessment plan.
- Recognize and adjust communication to meet residents’ needs. Provide feedback that is clear, specific, timely, and respectful.
- Work with residents to provide solutions for problematic behaviors.
- Document program activities, residents’ behaviors and program participation, and significant incidents involving residents.
- Complete all required documentation in the educational setting.
- Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Understand and follow agency policies.
- Maintain an understanding of mental health concepts, psychotropic medications, and client symptomology.
- Advocate for appropriate goals, wants, and needs of residents.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- A valid WI Teacher's license
- Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients, staff, and others
- Must be willing to undergo a criminal history background check
- Excellent problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
- Must be a goal-oriented self-starter
- Must be willing and able to work with significant mental health issues, such as chronic suicidal ideation, personality disorders, and significant mood dysregulation
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Highly professional and dependable
Values:
In addition to responsibilities and qualifications, ideal candidates will show an understanding of and an ongoing dedication to actively applying Northwest Passage’s values, which are embedded into each role:
In addition to responsibilities and qualifications, ideal candidates will show an understanding of and an ongoing dedication to actively applying Northwest Passage’s values, which are embedded into each role:
- Quality & Adaptability
- Respect & Compassion
- Leadership & Courage
- Connection & Well-being
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Retirement Savings
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health benefit)
- Longevity Benefit
- Voluntary Group Ancillary Offerings (Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance)
- Relocation Assistance
- Off-site Housing ($475/month rent), dependent on availability
- Unmatched real-world experience in the fields of mental health, experiential programming, and nature-based programming
Location:
Frederic, WI
To learn more about Northwest Passage, please visit nwpltd.org
Northwest Passage is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Salary : $475
