Adjunct Teacher

About exalt

exalt is seeking a dynamic, passionate educator to join our team. exalt’s mission is to transform the lives of court‑involved youth by equipping them with the skills and experience they need to be self‑sufficient members of society. We fulfill this mission by providing a cohesive, cohort‑based educational internship program with four components: a proprietary curriculum‑based classroom component, paid internships in youths’ fields of interest, post‑internship education and career development services, and an alumni network that provides ongoing access to resources.

exalt partners with criminal justice agencies and schools to serve 400 court‑involved youth, ages 15‑19, annually.

The Adjunct Teacher is an exciting part‑time opportunity within exalt. The Adjunct Teacher facilitates a pre‑internship preparation course using a curriculum that connects employability skills, educational engagement, and justice system avoidance to four core competencies: critical thinking, communication, creative problem‑solving, and resource management.

Central to exalt’s curriculum is a Freire‑inspired critical pedagogical approach that validates and builds upon participants’ lived experiences, cultures, skills, and interests while reinforcing discipline and accountability. This approach inspires youth to internalize these four core skills and apply them to decision‑making across school environments, interactions with peers or law enforcement, and professional settings that present opportunity.

The Adjunct Teacher will teach and lead 1–2 class cycles per year, as requested by exalt. Each cycle includes the following phases:

• Orientation – Sets expectations and introduces exalt’s youth development and pedagogical approach
• 6‑Week Pre‑Internship Training Phase – Classes meet 2 hours per day, Monday–Thursday
• 8‑Week Internship Phase – Classes meet 2 hours on Fridays
• 1‑Week Post‑Internship Phase – Classes meet 2 hours per day, Monday–Thursday
• Graduation Event

Classes consist of 17–25 youth, ages 15–19. Adjunct Teachers lead classes in person from 4:30–6:30 pm. Teachers must arrive at exalt headquarters no later than 3:00 pm and remain after class from 6:30–7:00 pm for debriefs and one‑on‑one student follow‑up as needed.

• Teach and manage assigned class cycles
• Humanize, motivate, validate, and inspire court‑involved youth who may be resistant to traditional educational settings
• Assess individual learning styles, challenges, and strengths and adapt instruction to maximize engagement and comprehension
• Connect all instruction to exalt’s long‑term student goals: school persistence, employability, and sustained justice system avoidance
• Conduct regular outreach to participants via phone, email, and in person to monitor progress and needs
• Develop strategies to support students at risk of program in completion
• Enter student attendance data at least once per week in Salesforce
• Administer all four core‑skill pre‑ and post‑assessments and ensure accurate Salesforce entry
• Complete weekly progress notes documenting student development and setbacks in Salesforce
• Communicate at least once per week with Program Coordinators and exalt staff regarding student needs, strengths, and opportunities
• Support students with educational goals including enrollment, transfers, academic progression, and individualized plans
• Support employability goals including completion of the Pre‑Internship Training Phase and internship success
• Prepare court letters and provide updates for court appearances as needed
• Attend weekly teacher meetings and biweekly program team meetings (in person)
• Support justice system avoidance goals, including court preparation, probation compliance, and arrest prevention
• Communicate accurate attendance and engagement information to courts via the Director of Court Partnerships and Strategy and/or Court Liaisons

• Classroom Management:
  Ability to manage classrooms of high school‑aged youth resistant to traditional education while balancing structure, accountability, and engagement
• Adaptability:
  Ability to respond positively to change and tailor curriculum to cohort‑specific needs and dynamics
• Applied Learning:
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