Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate an overall educational enrichment program for shelter residents during the school year.
• Assess youth at intake and each 20 days in reading and math utilizing the APEX website.
• Maintain sign-in sheet as documentation of each class period.
• Maintain behavior progress notes on each youth’s behavior during the education programs.
• Work closely with Youth Advocates who provide additional assistance during class time.

Qualifications:

• Teaching Certificate Required, prefer K-12 or 5-9 grades, special education a plus.
• Pass a drug screen and maintain current TB card.
• Must have a current Arkansas Driver’s license and insurable under OCC’s commercial vehicle insurance policy.
• Must receive child maltreatment clearance through the Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry.
• Must receive adult maltreatment clearance through the Arkansas Protective Services-Adult Maltreatment Central Registry.
• Must receive Arkansas State Police criminal background clearance as mandated by Arkansas Department of Human Services, Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Welfare Agencies.

Skills and Knowledge:
The Teacher works effectively with all agency staff members to promote a positive, productive ethical culture.

• Demonstrates knowledge of child & youth development.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Arkansas licensing regulations.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to be a team leader and motivate others.
• Demonstrates the ability to collect and analyze data relevant to educational setting.
• Practices excellent organizational skills.
• Practices and models conflict resolution skills.
• Follows OCYFS code of ethics.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity to OCYFS’s clients and families.

** This position is a contracted position and is not an employee of Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services. **

To apply, please submit a résumé to:
ATTN: Human Resources
Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services
P.O. Box 1180
Hot Springs, AR 71902
or by email to dstewart@occnet.org