ABOUT US
Covenant House Academy is an alternative charter school enrolling more than 900 students, ages 15-22, to obtain their high school diploma. Our four campuses are located in Detroit and Grand Rapids.
We are tuition-free, offer open enrollment and a self-paced environment that allows students to recover credits and develop the knowledge and life skills needed to succeed in life.
By providing a safe, structured, self-paced learning environment, and qualified, dedicated teachers, Covenant House Academy helps students graduate high school and pursue higher learning.
WHY CONSIDER A CAREER WITH COVENANT HOUSE ACADEMY (CHA)?
At CHA you will have a direct, profound, and meaningful impact on the lives of the students we serve. Through our mission-based program, which encourages providing unconditional love and respect for our students, you will be instrumental in helping them achieve a brighter future through the power of education!
CHA provides employees with the following:
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical (HMO or PPO), Dental & Vision
- Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Dependent Care
- 403b & ROTH both with employer match
- Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Professional Development and Continuing Education Opportunities
- Master of Education Scholarship Partnership Program with Grand Valley State University
- 50% tuition reduction for CHA employees with less than 5 years of service.
- 80% tuition reduction for CHA employees with 5 or more years of service.
ABOUT THE ROLE- Math Teacher
Reports to: Principal
General Description: Provide instruction and support to guide students through the high school Mathematics curriculum.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop lessons related to the high school mathematics curriculum
- Deliver high-quality instruction related to the high school mathematics curriculum
- Provide academic support to students individually and in small groups
- Review and grade student activities, assignments and assessments
- Implement school curriculum in accord with district standards and requirements
- Maintain and record weekly engagements with both in-person and virtual students
- Maintain a classroom environment that is safe, well-ordered and conducive to student learning
- Check student progress and understanding frequently through curriculum monitoring, group discussions/activities, and 1-1 conversations
- Meet with students regularly to discuss their goals, needs and academic progress
- Actively participate in subject-area Professional Learning Community
- Follow additional directives and assignments given by the Principal
Essential Skills and Abilities
- A passion for serving at-risk youth
- A belief in setting high expectations for all students
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Highly organized
- Consistent follow-through
- Ability to implement effective instructional strategies
- Proficient in computer applications
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree
- MI Teaching Certificate or permit in Mathematics
- Satisfactory completion of criminal history check
ABOUT THE ROLE- Math Interventionist
Reports to: Principal
General Description: Collaborate with teachers and students to help students build essential math skills and advance in the mathematics curriculum.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring in math.
- Work with the teacher to determine the instructional needs of students most in need of improvement.
- Administer math tests to identify the level of student achievement and diagnose areas of need.
- Design tutoring schedule for working with students.
- Check student progress and understanding frequently through curriculum monitoring, group discussions/activities, and 1-1 conversations.
- Meet with students regularly to discuss their goals, needs and academic progress.
- Maintain and submit required documentation, including, but not limited to, coaching logs and student performance data.
- Work in a professional and cooperative manner with others to achieve duties and responsibilities.
- Maintain and record weekly engagements with both in-person and virtual students.
- Maintain a classroom environment that is safe, well-ordered and conducive to student learning.
- Act in accordance with the directives and assignments given by the Principal.
Essential Skills and Abilities
- A passion for serving at-risk youth
- A belief in setting high expectations for all students
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Highly organized
- Consistent follow-through
- Ability to implement effective instructional strategies
- Proficient in computer applications
QUALIFICATIONS
- Competence in mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related area
- Michigan teacher certification preferred
- Satisfactory completion of criminal history check
This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the executive management of Youth Vision Solutions.
Youth Vision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. YVS will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities or other legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
