Instructor - Academic - Aspen

This position will be located at AMIkids Aspen - Columbia, SC 29212.

The role of Instructor is to assist with program academic learning and testing functions and various classroom activities as assigned. The education instructor's primary objectives include facilitating lesson plans and ensuring students' success in earning credits or GED.

• Assess and evaluate academic needs of youth; provide professional instruction and teaching to a diverse population as appropriate.
• Effectively implement AMIkids Way (Kids First, Safety, and Family) and key elements of Positive Youth Development (Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Community Involvement, and Challenged & Engaged Programming) and the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM) in all interactions with students.
• Actively ensure all interactions reflect Kids First, Safety, Family, Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Challenge and Engaged environment and Community Involvement.
• Interactions with youth shall maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for youth and effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals.
• Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior with all parties to ensure an atmosphere that fosters healthy relationships, trust, and mutual respect; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to youth.
• Provide instruction related to core subject areas and electives according to lesson plans, IEPs and AMIkids Blended Learning Model incorporating other instructional strategies.
• Motivate and guide youth toward the successful accomplishment of established educational goals and objectives.
• Effective use of the behavior and skills training component of the personal growth model.
• Provide instruction in life skills and other career readiness curriculum as needed.
• Supervise classroom activities and computer-based assignments.
• Maintain appropriate educational materials, equipment, and resources.
• Maintain timely accurate and complete youth records (includes but not limited to lesson plans and grades).
• Serve as advisor and positive role model for youth at all times.
• Exhibit patience and empathy in appropriate situations.
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry recognized policies/procedures/regulations.
• Actively supervise and/or coordinate day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance and equipment relocation.
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention/de-escalation training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience working with youth.

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options;
  Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more

High School (required)

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