What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Substitute Teacher position at Anchor Academy?
Who We Are Looking For:
Are you the Long Term Substitute Teacher we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth!
Anchor Academy is a therapeutic day school that specializes in trauma-informed services for students ages 10-22 with complex trauma histories, mental health issues, educational challenges, and/or behavioral difficulties. Anchor Academy offers students a supportive environment that addresses their education, clinical, pre-vocational, recreational and behavioral needs. Individual, group, nursing, and milieu counseling are provided.
Anchor Academy utilizes unique ARC (Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency) and BCC (Building Communities of Care) treatment frameworks that focus on building individual capacities for emotional regulation, personal strengths, and healthy relationships. Certified special education and/or content teachers provide students with a curriculum that is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $23.00 to $33.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
What You'll Do:
Provide support and encouragement to students in a safe, structured environment.
Work alongside a team of educators, clinicians, and support staff who believe in the power of community and connection.
Step into a role where every day you can help students feel seen, valued, and supported.
Serves as a “back-up support” to lead teachers, supporting students clinically and academically.
Supporting teachers and clinicians around student goals, progress, and data.
Why JRI?
Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
Must be 21 years or older.
Bachelor’s degree preferred with experience in working with youth.
Flexible; OK with a changing daily schedule.
Ability to build rapport with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
Proficient in using computers (ie. email to ensure prompt and effective communication).
Good working with a team.
Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.
Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students!
Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $23 - $33