Teacher, Bilingual

Location: Merrimack Center, 365 East Street, P.O. Box 1148, Tewksbury, MA 01876, USA

Are you the Teacher we have been looking for? In this position, you will convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our youth.

The Merrimack Center is an Intensive Residential Treatment Program for adolescents that specializes in trauma‑informed care. The Center provides 24‑hour comprehensive care including an on‑site school, full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

The pay range for this position is $52,000 to $94,000 per year. The range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, and qualifications.

• Create and implement structured lesson plans while building a therapeutic rapport with our youth.
• Work collaboratively with our special education team to provide the best academics for our youth.
• Attend meetings with family members, collaterals, and other teams to address any of the youth’s academic needs.
• Help our youth discover what makes them feel competent and valued by developing important life skills and supporting them in building a sense of self and readiness for next steps.

• Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matched up to $800 per year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates.
• Wellness benefits: employee engagement groups, self‑care resources, Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off up to 19 days for full‑time employees in the first year.
• Bilingual bonus of $2,000 for fluent second‑language speakers.
• Reimbursement for professional license registration and annual fees (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN, etc.).

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Massachusetts teaching certification by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Relevant experience with grades 5‑12 preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of the needs of the population served and the range of interventions and treatments required.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license; transporting students is required.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.
• Will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de‑escalations to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person’s contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

JRI is an equal opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.