Teacher

About the role

We transform the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling by empowering them to earn their high school diploma tuition-free through personalized, flexible learning and innovative educational practices.

Responsibilities

• Support new student enrollment through recruitment and engagement efforts
• Aid in the development of Personalized Learning Plans for students
• Serve as an advisor for assigned students, maintaining communication and monitoring attendance, academic progress, and overall wellness
• Plan and deliver content-area instruction in individual and small group settings
• Maintain strong ownership of student progress toward course completion, credit accumulation, and graduation readiness goals using formative and summative assessments and academy data systems
• Analyze and use academic data to inform instruction and improve outcomes
• Provide remediation and enrichment opportunities to address learning gaps and accelerate success
• Participate in professional development, data meetings, and school/community events
• Collaborate with the student support team to develop personalized learning pathways, transition strategies, and incentive plans
• Represent the academy in community events and contribute to academy-wide initiatives
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary academy team including Student Advocates, Professional School Counselors, and academy leadership to provide coordinated wraparound support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Valid state teaching certification for grades 6–12 or 9–12 in Math, English/ELA, Social Studies, Special Education, or Science
• 2+ years of teaching experience (high school preferred)
• Strong communication, time management, instructional planning, and collaboration skills
• A deep commitment to helping at-risk youth succeed academically and personally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in non-traditional or at-risk youth settings
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
• Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies and alternative education models
• Experience with competency-based learning, instructional coaching, or project-based education
• Demonstrated ability to use learning management systems (LMS), student information systems (SIS), and data dashboards to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions

Benefits

We offer:

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources
• Employee Referral Incentives
• Professional Development: Certification reimbursement programs
• Bonus Opportunities: Performance-based bonuses

Physical & Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• Work in a collaborative classroom or office setting
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather during events

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.