Position SummaryReporting to the Education Director, the High School Equivalency Teacher will work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members to create a personalized and supportive educational environment that prepares students to pass the high school equivalency exams and go on to college. The High School Equivalency Teacher is a dynamic, versatile, flexible educator who values, assesses, and accommodates individual students' learning needs and can create, adapt, and deliver curriculum accordingly. The High School Equivalency Teacher is a committed advocate for the power of education to transform lives and increase access to opportunity.Areas of Responsibility: 1.Prepare and teach group and individual lesson plans using both published and teacher-created materials that are well-paced, differentiated, and engaging to enhance and support a welcoming learning environment2.Engage in long-term curriculum planning in coordination with other teachers3.Develop teaching proficiency in areas less familiar, including digital literacy4.Provide personalized homework assignments for students 5.Monitor, evaluate and respond to student work and provide tutoring as needed6.Develop and maintain files of curricular materials, regularly revising and adding7.Maintain a classroom conducive to learning with accessible, organized reading materials, supplies, posters, and decor8.Participate in afternoon activities and field trips9.Maintain regular lines of communication with counselors and other staff membersQualifications: You believe in The Care Centers mission and values and are committed to supporting the communities we serve.A minimum of 5 of years of experience teaching high school students or adult educationDemonstrated ability and desire to work in a diverse, multicultural environmentBachelor's Degree requiredValid license and clean driving record requiredProficiency in Spanish strongly preferredAt The Care Center we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every aspect of this job description, we encourage you to apply. Location and ScheduleThe Care Center is located at 247 Cabot Street in Holyoke.
This is a full-time exempt position for 35 hours per week. General work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am-3:30pm, with some flexibility required. CompensationThe Care Center is committed to equitable pay and benefits include generous time off package; 70% of health insurance; 100% of life and disability insurance; and a 401(k) match.