At LearnWell, we are committed to changing the lives of the 10 million students in the U.S. who are dealing with behavioral health issues. For more than 26 years, we have provided on-site educational services in hospitals, helping these school-age patients continue their education during treatment and reintegrate successfully into the classroom. With a network of over 200 educators, we strive to make a positive impact for generations to come.
Currently, we are seeking a passionate and creative teacher to join our team in Newark, DE on a full-time basis for the school year (with a potential Summer option). This unique position will involve working in a fast-paced behavioral health facility, providing academic support to adolescent school-age patients in a small classroom setting as they receive treatment.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to plan and deliver daily lesson plans, provide individualized assistance to students, and regularly communicate about student progress as needed. Additionally, you will monitor and adjust teaching strategies to ensure student success and maintain accurate attendance and session reports. Most of our class sizes range from 12 to 15 school-age patients at any one time.
Position entails a 40-hour a week commitment (school year or year round), Monday-Friday, 7:30-4:00pm or 8:00-4:30, based on candidate preference. 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.
This position includes a $2,500.00 sign on bonus! $1,000.00 bonus paid out after teacher's 30 days of employment and then the remaining $1,500.00 paid after 90 days of employment!
Qualifications
- B.A/B.S. degree from an accredited institution
- State Teaching license (or the ability to obtain a DE teaching license within 3 months)
- Comfortable working with K-12th grade students
- Strong organizational skills
- Understanding of subject matter relevant to student needs
- Reliable Transportation
Join LearnWell as we strive to make a difference in the lives of students with behavioral health needs. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.