What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Teacher - Live-In Youth Mentor position at Mooseheart Child City & School?
Family Teachers (Individuals or Couples) – Live-In Youth Mentors
Early April Start Date!
Location: Mooseheart, IL
Are you ready to begin a meaningful new chapter early this year? Mooseheart Child City & School is seeking Family Teachers-dedicated individuals or married couples-to begin in early April and help shape brighter futures for children and teens.
This live-in role offers more than a job: it's a chance to make a lifelong impact by providing guidance, stability, and a nurturing family-style home for youth who need it most.
*Please Note that no matter if you are applying as a Family Teacher individual or Family Teacher couple, each person must submit an application for employment.*
✨ What You'll Do
This is a live-in caregiver role with a consistent rotation:
Since 1913, Mooseheart has served as a residential child care community committed to giving at-risk youth a safe home, caring mentors, and a path to a brighter future. Our 1,000-acre campus provides structure, education, and enrichment to children from infancy through high school.
Our Family Teachers are at the heart of our mission-role models, caregivers, and guides who help young people grow into confident, capable adults.
Early April Start Date!
Location: Mooseheart, IL
Are you ready to begin a meaningful new chapter early this year? Mooseheart Child City & School is seeking Family Teachers-dedicated individuals or married couples-to begin in early April and help shape brighter futures for children and teens.
This live-in role offers more than a job: it's a chance to make a lifelong impact by providing guidance, stability, and a nurturing family-style home for youth who need it most.
*Please Note that no matter if you are applying as a Family Teacher individual or Family Teacher couple, each person must submit an application for employment.*
✨ What You'll Do
- Provide daily care, structure, and supervision for at-risk youth
- Create a warm, supportive home environment that builds confidence and emotional wellbeing
- Teach essential life skills-communication, decision-making, problem-solving
- Support youth through emotional and behavioral challenges with compassion and consistency
- Prepare meals, plan engaging activities, and build family routines
- Manage household needs including budgeting, shopping, and transportation
- Work closely with educators, specialists, and a strong support team
This is a live-in caregiver role with a consistent rotation:
- 5 days on / 2 days off, plus an additional day off every 4 weeks
- Mornings: prepare youth for the school day
- School hours: paperwork, meetings, training, personal time, etc.
- Afternoons/Evenings: homework help, meals, activities, and family routines, etc.
- Weekends/Summer: outings, sports, volunteering, and memorable traditions, etc.
- Salary: $43,500–$45,000
- FREE housing & utilities plus a monthly household budget
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid training, sick leave, and vacation
- Opportunities for bonuses
- Company vehicle for work-related use
- The rare opportunity to build lasting bonds with youth
- Must be 21
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license & clean driving record
- Able to pass background checks and psychological evaluation
- Willing to complete 3-week paid training
- Adherence to smoke-free, drug-free, and weapon-free policies
Since 1913, Mooseheart has served as a residential child care community committed to giving at-risk youth a safe home, caring mentors, and a path to a brighter future. Our 1,000-acre campus provides structure, education, and enrichment to children from infancy through high school.
Our Family Teachers are at the heart of our mission-role models, caregivers, and guides who help young people grow into confident, capable adults.
Salary : $43,500 - $45,000