Family & Children's Services · 19 hours ago
Adult Education Teacher
Tulsa, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $55K/yrFamily & Children's Services is dedicated to healing children and strengthening families, and they are seeking an Adult Education Teacher to provide High School Equivalency instruction for clients impacted by the criminal/legal system. The role involves teaching classes primarily in county jails and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support clients in accessing necessary resources.
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Hiring Manager
Rebecca (Moylan) Mendoza
Responsibilities
Responsible for the High School Equivalency (HSE) instruction of clients impacted by the criminal/legal system
Classes taught will primarily be held in county jails for men and women but may also take place in classroom or community settings post-release
Areas of instruction include Literacy and/or HSE classes in the subject areas of Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and Science for the attainment of a General Education Development (GED) diploma
Provides instruction and work in collaboration with Women's Justice Program staff and partners as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide social service functions that help clients who are incarcerated or at risk of incarceration access the resources they need to avoid further criminal legal involvement
Qualification
Required
Competent understanding of adult learners, learning disabilities, and necessary instruction to pass the GED or HiSET exam
Ability to learn, understand, and apply trauma-informed instruction and the impacts substance abuse has on learners
Ability to work independently and in a team environment, and work cooperatively with other instructors, staff, students and community partners
Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required
Oklahoma Teaching Certification or the ability to obtain prior to employment start
Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person served to live in normal community residences; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services
Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with mental illnesses and/or substance abuse issues and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential
Must possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
ZeroCard
Generous paid time off
Company
Family & Children's Services
Family & Children's Services provides counseling and support solutions for child abuse, trauma, mental illness, and addiction.
Founded in 1921
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
KeyBank Foundation
2023-12-18Grant
Leadership Team
Adam Andreassen
Chief Executive Officer
Allison Loehr
Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel
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