Teacher

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 individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, and we are committed to providing an environment where all 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

• 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.
• The Teacher is responsible for creating an individualized educational program to fit students’ specific needs.
• Northwest Passage believes 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.
• Instructors are encouraged to go beyond the traditional school setting, and create a unique environment that fosters that growth of our students through experiential and project-based learning.

Hours are Monday-Friday 7

30 am-3:30 pm.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute educational programming initiatives.
• Create and maintain a structured and safe living environment for youth as they participate in assessment/treatment, including educational programming.
• 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
• Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients, staff, and others.
• Demonstrated positive and proactive problem solving skills.
• Ability to receive and implement feedback.
• Ability to learn and adapt.
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to provide visual and auditory supervision of residents.
• Remains calm and emotionally available during stressful situations.

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:
• Quality & Adaptability
• Respect & Compassion
• Leadership & Courage
• Connection & Well-being

Benefits

• Health Insurance (no deductible)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings with Discretionary Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Health Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health benefit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs)
• Longevity Benefit
• Relocation Assistance
• Off-Site Housing ($500/month rent), dependent on availability
• Northwest Passage is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for student loan forgiveness

Northwest Passage is an equal employment opportunity employer.