What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - TESOL or Teaching English as a Second Language position at The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.?
Do you have a passion for youth? Do you want to see every child have a bright future, no matter their past? Join the team at the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes (KyUMH). We see lives change every day!
Why work for us:
KyUMH has over 150 years of experience serving youth who have experienced trauma. We have a strong team culture centered around helping our clients find healing through professional therapeutic interventions.
You Will Receive:
Paid training
Free Employee Assistance Program
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance;
403b retirement plan with 3% match
Paid time off for sick time, vacation, and mental health care
Eight paid holidays
Tuition assistance and continuing education support
About this position:
Location: Owensboro, KY
Compensation: $50,000 - $52,000/year
Hours: First shift, 40 hours per week. This is a year-round position.
This position is responsible for the academic, social-emotional, cognitive, language and physical growth and development of all children in their classroom. This may include any school-age child as well as adolescents/youth.
The teacher develops culturally appropriate, weekly lesson plans according to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and implements age-appropriate activities to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development in their care. The teacher provides a safe physical and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the students’ learning and growth.
The teacher provides effective leadership and management to uphold KYUMH’s Trauma-Informed Care Culture for clients and staff. The ideal candidate would have respect and appreciation for diverse cultures, be passionate about serving youth and be calm under stress.
For this position, we require:
Bachelor’s degree
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification or Teaching English as a second language certification from other appropriate accrediting body.
Preferred education and experience:
Fluent in English and Spanish.
To hold this position, you must:
Have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Pass a background check, including federal and state fingerprint checks.
Pass a drug test pre-employment as well as random drug screening.
Be certified in CPR/First Aid (training provided).
Maintain ORR required vaccinations.
KyUMH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
KyUMH is committed to maintaining a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Salary : $50,000 - $52,000