Position Summary:
The Teacher is responsible for designing, planning, and safely implementing instructive and engaging activities to achieve educational objectives. Job Functions include those listed below.
Essential Job Functions:
- Develops lesson plans by utilizing curriculum maps, research, gathering materials, etc.;
- Implements lesson plans and activities with youth to stimulate their curiosity, keep them motivated, and further their interest in learning;
- Ensures that class attendance is taken on a daily basis, filling out and delivering forms to proper locations as required;
- Participates in the programs evaluation process, contributing feedback for student portfolios, Miracle Maker Education Plans, surveys, etc.;
- Ensures a safe, positive, enjoyable, and productive learning environment for all youth and teachers;
- Works to problem-solve issues by providing skillful classroom/small group management practices (Positive School Climate, Responsive Classroom, Restorative Justice, etc.;
- Quickly and accurately reports any situation that involves youth safety such as accidents, unsafe situations at the playground or at field trips, suspicion of child abuse or neglect, food conditions, etc.;
- Attends regular staff meetings as required;
- Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;
- Performs any other duties as assigned.