High School Teacher & Co-Principal

STATUS: Full-time, Academic Year for Teacher, Year Round for Co-Principal, Exempt

SALARY: benefits, higher based on experience and qualifications

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, HRA, 401K, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability

LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI

TransCenter for Youth (TCY) has over 50 years of non-profit experience working with Milwaukee youth. We advance educational equity in Milwaukee by operating and supporting small, student-centered high schools and innovative youth programs that move beyond one-size-fits-all models. Our programs empower youth to become agents of change in their lives and communities. TCY operates four high schools: Shalom, NOVA, and El Puente are private schools participating in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, with El Puente additionally participating in the Special Needs Scholarship Program. Escuela Verde serves as an independent public school district chartered through the City of Milwaukee.

Summary 

We are currently hiring for the 26-27 school year. The following are the available positions:

NOVA High School:

• Science Teacher
• Social Studies Teacher
• Co-Principal

El Puente High School:

• English Teacher
• Science/Physical Education Teacher

Escuela Verde:

• Special Education Advisor

Position specific job descriptions and the application can be found on our website - https://transcenterforyouth.org/information/employment/

Core Attributes

Commitment to Justice and Equity: Recognizes the role of race, gender, other identities and socio-economic conditions in shaping disparities and disposition, is driven to improve conditions, and proactively learns about race, equity, and identity.

Results-Orientation: A proven track record of achievement and producing results (rather than getting immersed in process), perseveres despite obstacles. Solution oriented vs. stuck on obstacles. 

Communication and People Skills: Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress. Must be able to deal with sensitive and confidential information. 

Technology Driven: Must be able to navigate different technology platforms, including SIS (JMC and IC), Edgenuity, Xello, Google Education Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Are dependent on the role and will be sent upon inquiry or application.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Teaching Position:

• Bachelor's degree
• Licensure (or eligibility for such licensure) in the appropriate certification area; ability to obtain within one year, or will consider license with stipulations/enrolled in certification program

Principal Position:

• Masters Degree, PHD preferred
• Licensure (or eligibility for such licensure) in the appropriate certification area; ability to obtain within one year, or will consider license with stipulations/enrolled in certification program

Language Skills

Ability to speak effectively to other employees of the organization. Spanish speaking is a plus.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as overtime, time report calculations, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach above shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role will be in-person, in the community, and based out of the TCY School.

TransCenter for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. These decisions include recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training, and other personnel actions involving persons in all job titles and shall occur without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), age, ancestry, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, arrest and conviction records, the use or nonuse of lawful products off the employers’ premises during nonwork hours, declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law.