Certified Teacher

Smoky Mountain Children's Home, a faith-based non-profit organization, is seeking a Licensed Teacher for the Sevierville, TN campus. In this role you will be in a position to make a positive difference in the lives of at-risk youth. You will join a team of dedicated individuals who oversee all aspects of welfare for an assigned group of at-risk youth. 

At Smoky Mountain Children's Home, our mission is critical and our quality of care is only as good as our people. That is why we are committed to excellence in building a talented and diverse team of passionate people, who will leave a legacy in the lives of youth for whom they are responsible. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity to join our team of child welfare advocates.

The Certified Teacher at AELC (Alpha Educational Learning Center) plays a crucial role in transforming the lives of at-risk youth, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and support systems needed to overcome gaps in their education. This role requires teacher certification in Tennessee and a deep commitment to supporting the needs of at-risk students. Teachers contribute to fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment conducive to the specialized needs (including special education needs) of the students and the school milieu. They implement evidence-based resources from a trauma-informed approach in the therapeutic education milieu.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports the strategic vision and leadership for AELC, promoting a culture of excellence and inclusion in alignment with the overall vision for the residential program and SMCH.

Collaborates with the Residential Director and AELC Principal in the trauma-informed, evidence-based model of care.

Provides students with regular prompts, adequate supervision, tutoring support, teacher engagement, and other types of support for a special education setting.

Maintains compliance with DOE, DCS, and accreditation regulations for AELC, including student-to-teacher ratio.

Document student progress and advocate for student needs to include conducting education conferences, interventions for the student, and attending other professional meetings as needed. 

Implements instructional practices for instruction and RTI.

Participates in 1:1 supervision meetings and AELC team meetings in accordance with protocol and documentation standards.

Conducts stand-up instruction as needed and supports student engagement on computer-based learning experiences.

Attends in-service workshops and professional conferences as required or as needed to maintain professional teacher certification in TN and annual training requirements. Maintaining certification is the responsibility of the teacher, including identifying appropriate training for ongoing certification.

Supports the year-round school calendar at SMCH, making responsible accommodations for all youth in care.

Provides adequate planning to support an active and educational summer school program and programming during other public school breaks.

Performs any other duties as assigned by the Residential Director or Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a certified teacher (Bachelor's Degree minimum) in the state of Tennessee.

Must have taught in public and/or private schools or a special education setting for a minimum of 1 year, preferred. 

Demonstrate competency per state-mandated evaluation standards.

Must be able to collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of teachers, counselors, therapists, and community stakeholders, collaborating to provide a holistic, wrap-around approach to student success.

Must possess a teachable spirit and be willing to work as a team with supportive leadership qualities.

Must be familiar with using a computer/computer-based learning and familiar with the Google platform (Google Drive, Gmail, Sheets, etc.), and willing to learn software as needed.

REPORTING CHAIN:

The Certified Teacher reports directly to the AELC Principal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing: 20%, Sitting: 70%, Walking: 10%; Inside: 80%, Outside: 20%.

What's in it for you?

Comprehensive benefits package, including:

100% paid medical insurance and free life insurance policy, or $600 monthly stipend.

Paid personal days

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Employee referral bonuses

Foster Parent referral bonuses

Optional insurance plans

Retirement plan

Salary Information:

$35,200 - $38,000 per year (commensurate with your level of qualified education), with a $1000/year pay increase after 90-day probationary period (with a favorable performance evaluation), and benefits such as 100% paid medical coverage, and more!

*Smoky Mountain Children's Home does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.

Smoky Mountain Children's Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.