At LearnWell, we are committed to changing the lives of the 10 million students in the U.S. who are dealing with behavioral health issues. For more than 26 years, we have provided on-site educational services in hospitals, helping these school-age patients continue their education during treatment and reintegrate successfully into the classroom. With a network of over 200 educators, we strive to make a positive impact for generations to come.
Currently, we are seeking a passionate and creative teacher to join our team in Streamwood, IL on a full-time basis for the school year. This unique position will involve working in a fast-paced behavioral health facility, providing academic support to school-age patients in a small classroom setting as they receive treatment.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to plan and deliver daily lesson plans, provide individualized assistance to students, and regularly communicate about student progress as needed. Additionally, you will monitor and adjust teaching strategies to ensure student success and maintain accurate attendance and session reports. Most of our class sizes range from 8 to 15 school-age patients at any one time.
Position 1: Full-time position teaching adolescent grades committed to a 40 hours a week from 7:30am-4pm or 8am-4:30pm daily, Mon.-Fri.
Position 2: Full-time position committed to a 40 hours a week from 7:30am-4pm or 8am-4:30pm daily, Mon.-Fri. Ideal candidate is flexible as they will be the primary back-up to cover classes if a teacher is absent. They will also be supporting all the teachers with student centered administrative tasks.
We offer a very generous package of paid time off including vacation time, sick time, federal holidays, and paid school breaks. We also offer healthcare benefits that include medical, dental, and vision. Additional benefits include paid family leave options, 401K, employer sponsored life insurance policies, pet insurance, and annual grants for tuition reimbursement.
Qualifications:
B.A/B.S. degree from an accredited institution
IL teaching license
Comfortable working with 7-12th grade students
Strong organizational skills
Understanding of subject matter relevant to student needs
Reliable Transportation
Join LearnWell as we strive to make a difference in the lives of students with behavioral health needs. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.