IFC Teacher

IFC Teacher

YFT Bristow HQ - Bristow, VA 20136

Position Type:
Full Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage:
None Category:
Education

Youth For Tomorrow is a 501 (c) (3) and a faith based, non-profit organization, founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced and committed to serving at-risk youth.

Benefits

YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing trainings. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurances such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals.

Role & Responsibilities

• Use a variety of instructional strategies, materials, and technology to teach required material to students.
• Plan instruction to meet individual and group needs.
• Responsible for following the SOL teaching guidelines in all SOL classes.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records for students.
• Provide healthy and appropriate role modeling, being careful to avoid continually singling out a student.
• Work closely with the School Principal along with other YFT staff to ensure the Education program remains successful.
• Keep fellow Teachers, House Parents, Therapists, and Case Managers informed of student's progress and specific areas of concentration for each student.
• Assist in monitoring and supervising of lunch period(s) during an academic day as requested.
• Assist with direct supervision of student(s) at all times during the school day.
• Present pertinent information (positive and/or negative) as required for the weekly Evaluation Team Meeting.

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis on secondary education.
• Certification by the Virginia State Department of Education.
• Possess knowledge in the field of instruction.
• Possess skills and abilities to positively interact with students, maintain discipline, and promote a positive learning environment.
• Ability to maintain all required documentation.
• Effectively challenge, nurture and develop the educational abilities of at-risk youth in a residential setting.