Education Professions Pathway HS Teacher (LOA coverage, part-time)

At Christel House Indianapolis, we strive to create empowering opportunities through a rigorous and holistic education for all Christel House Indianapolis students and alumni, so they can actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. Christel House Indianapolis students and graduates are world changers. Everyone. Every day. Around the world, Christel House students are empowered to realize their full potential and supported in an environment that allows them to learn and grow as individuals. Their experience is grounded in four foundational values of responsibility, respect, integrity, and independence that were put in place by our founder, Christel DeHaan.

Christel House Indianapolis is currently seeking a part-time Education Pathways Teacher for Watanabe High School to instruct the high school Principles of Teaching course during a leave. Lessons plans and a structure will be provided.

Days of Service: August 3rd to late October

Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15 - 10:05, and Fridays 11:45 - 1:05. Times and days may shift due to holidays, delays, and cancellations. Conflicts that can’t be avoided will be worked out. 

Job Tasks:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments that facilitate active learning.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Encourage and monitor individual students' progress, and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Work closely with the Watanabe and UIndy personnel to align with UIndy course standards and logistics to support students' UIndy roles, including rostering, grade submissions, and occasional meetings with UIndy staff for training.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, conduct home visits, schedule student-led conferences, and promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively, maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Other duties assigned.

What We Offer:

• First year teacher's salary of $55,600
• Sign-on bonuses for all hires!
• Good Wages Initiative partner, hourly positions start at $18!
• Opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in students’ lives.
• Competitive comprehensive health care options.
• Employer contributions to retirement plans.
• Referral bonuses. 
• Opportunities for growth within the school!

Requirements:

• Valid IN Teaching License and completion of or pursuing an advanced degree in education.
• OR Past experience as a College Professor teaching Education courses
• Bachelor’s degree
• Willingness to be credentialed to teach dual credit or to work towards it
• Competency in using technology in the classroom setting.
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• A strong belief in the mission and goals of Christel House Indianapolis and Christel House International.

Watanabe’s Education Professions Pathway consists of 3 courses: Principle of Teaching, Child and Adolescent Development, and Teaching and Learning. Students can begin the program with Principles of Teaching in 10th grade and complete the other 2 courses in 11th and 12th grade. The pathway is aligned with dual-credit courses at UIndy. Teachers at Christel House have the autonomy to try innovative strategies in their classrooms to reach all types of learners. Teachers support the whole child by teaching character education and social and emotional learning strategies to students, fostering their development beyond academics. Teachers are supported by interventionists, instructional coaches, lead teachers, on-site social workers and counselors, and a staff that thrives on collaborating and improving within the school community.

A complete application requires the following:

• Current resume (please include an email address)
• Transcripts
• Contact information for at least three (3) professional references will be requested from final-round candidates.