Alternative Education Teacher

POSITION: Alternative Education Teacher – External Posting

REPORTS TO: Education Manager

HOW TO APPLY: Submit resume AND cover letter to the email address shown after clicking on the “Learn How to Apply” button below

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STATEMENT OF EQUITY AND INCLUSION: Operation Fresh Start is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Operation Fresh Start is committed to building a community of equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+ groups, sexual minority groups, and any other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of other’s life experiences and perspectives.

ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Our Vision:  All youth ages 16–24 are assets in our community.

Our Mission: Operation Fresh Start empowers emerging adults on a path to self-sufficiency through education, mentoring, and employment training. OFS programs offer youth and young adults’ opportunities to gain meaningful, supported work experience, earn a high school diploma or occupational credential, and continue on to higher education and/or self-sustaining employment.

ABOUT OPERATION FRESH START: OFS programs are designed for a critical time in life: the transition to adulthood. They provide a path forward for emerging adults through mentoring, education, and employment training. OFS program participants earn their high school diploma, driver’s license, and certifications in the construction and conservation fields, and gain college/career readiness skills. Program participants are all also giving back to the community, building affordable homes for low-income families, and completing conservation projects and environmental justice work in city and county parks. After program completion, OFS staff continue to support program graduates as they transition into post-secondary education and/or self-sustaining employment.

PURPOSE:  The Teacher guides young adults ages 16–24 through the individualized high school diploma component of their experience at Operation Fresh Start, providing instruction and support tailored to each participant’s academic needs, strengths, and goals. Through relationship-centered instruction, the Teacher helps participants build the skills, confidence, and credentials needed for post-secondary education, career pathways, and long-term success.

HOURS:  This is a full-time position working four 10 hour shifts (Monday-Thursday), Scheduled hours are Mon-Thu 7:15am-5:15pm.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This is an on-site position located at 2670 Milwaukee St, Madison WI 53704 with a typical classroom environment setting.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Starting salary is $50,000-$55,000 per year, depending upon qualifications and experience. Our competitive benefits package includes generous vacation, sick, personal, and holiday paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, FSA, HRA, 403(b) retirement fund and 403(b) matching, health, dental and vision insurance.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Teaching License (Required)
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record (Preferred)
• Experience working to empower diverse emerging-adult populations.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, equitable, and relationship-centered teaching practices that support participant growth, academic success, and community building.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typically expected of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Instruction

• Facilitate academic empowerment using OFS-Legacy’s Gateways Curriculum.
• Deliver tools for Emotional and Behavioral Learning that are appropriate within a professional setting
• Build equity by setting High Expectations while providing High Support for every participant.
• Use formal and informal assessments to guide instruction and meet individual participant needs.
• Facilitate a supportive classroom environment, laying the foundation for a strong learning community.

2. Case Management

• Attend weekly formal Case Management meetings and engage in frequent informal case management throughout the work week.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 25 active participants.

3. Administration

• Support student management of their electronic file folders.
• Track the programmatic progress of every participant on your case load.
• Accurately monitor and report student attendance.
• Enter case notes in a timely, frequently, and accurately.
• Create and implement a weekly school schedule to accommodate the needs of participants and their work crews.
• Provide all required documentation and information to the Data Coordinator in a timely manner.

4. Additional responsibilities

• Maintain positive inter-team communication and support.
• Reinforce and perpetuate OFS Mission and Values.
• Model Consistency, Timeliness, Reliability, and Trustworthiness to the youth of OFS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.