What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Skills Teacher position at The Edison School?
The Edison School
Job Description
Job Title: Life Skills Teacher Reports To: Administrator
This position is for the current school year, as well as the 2026-2027 school year. We are in need of excellent individuals to work in our newly created Life Skills classrooms, as well assist teachers in the academic classrooms.
The Edison School is looking for: mentally tough, resilient, hardworking, and selfless individuals.
You must believe: "Children do well if they can. If they can't, we (adults) need to figure out what is getting in their way." Dr. Ross Greene; all children, including those with learning differences, have potential and deserve to be treated with dignity.
You will be: challenged physically, mentally, and emotionally; resisted by the children you are helping; tired at the end of each day.
Working at The Edison School will push your limits, but it is incredibly rewarding when you see children do things they have never been able to do before. It is an opportunity to transform lives.
If you are up for an incredibly challenging position with a supportive and collaborative team to help wonderful kids transform their lives, please send your information to Hailey Smith (hailey.smith@theedisonschool.com).
Edison's hiring process is as follows:
1. Phone interview
2. Pre-screen form emailed to you
3. Reference checks
4. In-person shadow day
5. In-person interview
6. In-person meeting about the history of Edison, expectations, mission, values, and virtues of a team player with the Head of School.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20