KVC Health Systems
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Salary
$40,000 - $41,200 / YEAR
The Associate Teacher supports students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development within a therapeutic classroom environment. They collaborate with licensed teachers and therapists to implement individualized student supports and evidence-based behavioral strategies.
Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a minimum of 36 college credit hours or eligibility for substitute teaching certification. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to pass background and drug screenings.
$40,000-$41,200 annually | Full benefits | School-year schedule | Additional $1,000 sign-on bonus available for positions at the residential location.
A structured learning environment with comprehensive benefits and a pathway into special education teaching.
KVC Missouri offers a full-time, benefits-eligible classroom role designed for individuals who want to grow into a career in special education. This position provides structured training, consistent school-based work, and long-term support toward teacher certification while you are employed.
This is not an unpaid internship or volunteer pathway. It is a salaried, full-time position with full benefits, a consistent Monday–Friday school schedule, and school-year breaks.
As an Associate Teacher, you will work in a small, structured special education classroom supporting students with behavioral, emotional, and learning needs.
This role is especially well-suited for individuals transitioning from behavioral health, social services, or direct care who are seeking a more structured school-based environment.
Training and Career Development
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).
At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.
If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply!
To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs.
We hope you will consider joining our team!
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