Overview

This is a part time position providing summer school to adolescents who are receiving health care services under Volunteers of America-Alaska, ARCH program. The position is responsible for the entire curriculum throughout the summer. Preference will be given to an individual who enjoys the outdoors and outdoor activities. The selected individual must be willing to incorporate the outdoor curriculum into the program. The summer school teacher must also be willing to manage the required program paperwork and data entry where required.

VOA Alaska is a youth-serving organization providing prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery supports to youth and families struggling with mental illness and addiction. We are honored to walk with families during these times and provide support and hope through recovery. Our core values are connection, responsibility, courage, innovation, hope, and joy. We are looking for individuals who espouse these core values and align with this mission of services to the community.

Essential Function, Duties, and Responsibilities

The Summer School Teacher will be responsible for the entire summer school curriculum and management of the program. This includes scheduling activities and managing programmatic tasks and issues. Works closely with other ARCH staff to support overall program functioning. Will be in charge of all program planning, including all logistics for program activities. This includes coordinating transportation.

Follows federal confidentiality regulations 42 C.F. R. part 2 and HIPPA privacy and security regulations. Must abide by the policies and procedures of Volunteers of America. Assists with client supervision and management as necessary. Must be able to abide by transportation rules and procedures. Abide by all State of Alaska and Federal reporting duties in conjunction with client supervision.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor of Arts Degree is required
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Certified through the Anchorage School District for Junior and/or High School

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Alaska Driver’s License
• Finger printing/ Background Check
• Automobile Insurance with agency limits

• The position runs from June 3rd through July 26th, working from 8am - 1230pm, Monday - Friday.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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.

• Works in office areas. Interacts with staff, consultants, and outside vendors. May be subjected to interruptions throughout the workday.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds. The vision requirement includes close vision.

Acknowledgement

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you may be required to perform. The omission of specific descriptions of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or can be considered essential to this position.