Discovery Ranch·Mapleton, Utah
Provide traditional classroom instruction within a residential treatment center for students struggling with emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to foster healing and academic progress through a strengths-based approach.
Through relationships and experiences we develop identity, discover success, and thrive.
Help young men in a therapeutic setting as they progress on their healing journey. _______________________________________________________________________ Part-time | Monday-Thursday | 3:30-8:30 pm | $22-25/hour depending on experience and certification This position is ideal for, but not limited to: a retired teacher who still wants to work part time a parent wanting to work opposite of their spouse's 9-5 a current teacher looking for more opportunities _______________________________________________________________________ As our English Teacher, you will provide traditional classroom instruction in an unique setting to a diverse student body.
Discovery Ranch for Boys is a relationship-based residential treatment center.
We use evidence-based practices and emphasize experiential therapy.
You will work as part of our larger team in providing integrated care services to our students, who struggle with emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders.
Mornings are devoted to therapy work while school is held in the afternoon, the ideal time for academic engagement in adolescents.
We need an engaged, creative, and dedicated teacher who sees the value in our students and will help them see it too as they continue their education.
Healthy relationships, novel and challenging experiences, and a strengths-based approach are how we foster the healing process and create lasting change, and this happens just as much in the classroom as anywhere else.
Serve families.
Be a part of the healing journey.
Join the academic team at Discovery Ranch for Boys.
Please note: your resume should include education, work experience, certifications, and licenses 21+ years of age or older High School diploma or equivalent Able to pass pre-employment drug screen Able to pass criminal investigation background check Able to pass motor vehicle record check Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment) 1st Aid & CPR certified (we may provide) ICC certified (we may provide) Preferred Current teaching license in the State of Utah Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands A few hours from Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell A few hours from many world-class ski resorts
Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to pass background and drug screenings. A current Utah driver's license and relevant certifications like First Aid, CPR, and ICC are required, with a teaching license preferred.
Market context
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