Licensed Teacher – Methodist Home for Children, Franklin, NC; Asheville, NC

Salary Range: $42,000+ annually


WHAT WE DO

Methodist Home for Children serves repeat juvenile offenders who are at risk of being placed in a detention or youth development center – or who are leaving a residential placement but cannot live safely at home. Our staff is trained in a values-based model of care to effectively help young people break old habits and learn new skills, catch up in school, and set positive goals for themselves.

WE’RE HIRING

We are currently seeking NC Licensed Teachers for our facilities in Franklin, NC and Asheville, NC. Under the direction of the facility manager, the Teacher plans and implements a comprehensive individualized education program for each juvenile resident on a year-round basis. The Teacher will operate the school program in compliance with all approval and accreditation requirements specified by the North Carolina Department of Non-Public Instruction. This includes, but is not limited to, recording daily classroom attendance, filing immunization records, and conducting an annual audit. The teacher will develop a curriculum for each student that meets the North Carolina standard course of study requirements for the individual youth's grade level.  


ARE YOU QUALIFIED?  

  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

  • Appropriate current, valid teaching certification as specified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

  • Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience with adolescents, or direct residential experience with the target population is preferred

  • Must maintain a valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record

Methodist Home for Children staff enjoy excellent benefit options after 90 days of employment:

·        Paid Holidays: MHFC gives full-time employees paid holidays each year.

·        Vacation Leave: First partial calendar year of hire is pro-rated at 10 days (80 hours) per year

·        Sick Leave: Paid sick leave is accumulated at 12 days (96 hours) per calendar year. All unused sick leave will carry over into the next calendar year.

·        Health Benefits: Employees may choose between the Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Base HSA Plan or Medical Buy-Up HSA Plan. Dental and Vision plans are also available.

·        Health Care Flex Plan:  Employees can utilize the optional Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HSA) tax-free reimbursement program for out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses for themselves and their dependents. 

·        Dependent Care Flex Plan:  Employees can utilize the optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) tax-free reimbursement program for their eligible dependent care expenses. 

·        Life Insurance: Term life insurance is provided by MHC for full-time staff in the amount of $75,000. Supplemental life insurance is available for individual or family coverage.

·        Workers’ Compensation: This agency-paid benefit covers on-the-job injury.

·        403B Plan: Employees can contribute to a tax-deferred annuity plan; MHC matches a portion of the contributed funds.

·        Credit Union:  All employees are offered membership to the Coastal Credit Union (CCU). 

·        Employee Assistance Program: This agency-paid benefit provides easy access to confidential, professional counseling for employees and their families.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1899, Methodist Home for Children is a place for children who need the benefit of a safe, stable home. We are headquartered in Raleigh but serve children throughout North Carolina with no exclusion for race, religion, or socio-economic background. Our teams are dedicated to ensuring that every child feels loved, guided, and encouraged.   

CONTACT

Veronica Penn, Director of Staff Recruitment

Call/Text: 919-754-3633

Email: VPenn@mhfc.org

Website: https://www.mhfc.org/opportunities

Michele Boguslofski