Holston United Methodist Home for Children Hiring for Day Teacher Counselor Job at Greeneville, TN Full Time

Day Teacher Counselor River Academy – Greeneville, TN

What we are looking for?

Do you have a great personality? Are you organized and responsible? Do you like working in a team environment? Do you love teaching? If you answered YES to all of these questions, then we want you on our team at Holston Home for Children, River Academy.

Qualifications:

• Hold a BS or BA degree and a valid Tennessee Teaching License.
• Must be trained and qualified to administer academic achievement and behavioral assessments.
• Assure the operation of the education program is in compliance with the Tennessee Department of Education Guidelines.
• Physical health and capacity to have regular job attendance, to teach actively, to be involved in physical activates with children, and (when necessary) physically manage aggressive or self-injurious behavior.
• Ensure Special Education, DCS, and 504 plan documents in compliance per DOE and DCS standards.
• Encourage and facilitate on-going involvement of parents and contracted agencies.
• Strong written, verbal and organizational skills

ABOUT HOLSTON

Holston Home for Children, founded in 1895, provides hope and healing for a brighter future by sharing the love of Jesus to children and their families struggling with life’s challenges.

BELIEFS

We are guided by principles that have been passed down throughout the history of this ministry. These beliefs strongly influence our services:

• God loves children and their families so much that He sent His Son to die so that they could have abundant and eternal life.
• Every child should be taught about Jesus.
• All things are possible in Christ.
• Every child should have a warm and secure place to live.
• People can change.
• Lasting change occurs through caring relationships.
• It is the birthright of every child to have a family.
• The best place for a child to be raised is within a caring family.
• Children and youth should always have something to look forward to.
• Kids and families deserve our very best.
• Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their God-given potential.

PRACTICES

The people of Holston Home shall diligently attend to those in our care through these practices:

• Provide the highest quality of professional service for our children and their families through highly trained and competent staff.
• Treat all people with love, respect, and care.
• Keep all information confidential.
• Be open and honest in our communications.
• Recognize progress and achievements of children and families.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of our children, youth, and their families.
• Practice the highest principles of Christian stewardship in every aspect of our ministry.

CORNERSTONES OF CARE

• Worship – Offering every child, youth and family the opportunity to develop a real relationship with Jesus.
• Education – Offering every child, youth and family the opportunity to further their education and learning.
• Work Ethic – Offering every child, youth and family the experience of having responsibilities and an expectation to fulfill them to the best of their abilities.
• Recreation – Offering every child, youth and family opportunities to experience wholesome fun in variety of activities and interests.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location