Instructor - Academic - AMIkids Aspen

• Assess and evaluate academic needs of youth; provide professional instruction and teaching to a diverse population as appropriate,
• Effectively implement AMIkids Way (Kids First, Safety, and Family) and key elements of Positive Youth Development (Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Community Involvement, and Challenged & Engaged Programming) and the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM) in all interactions with students,
• Actively ensure all interactions reflect Kids First, Safety, Family, Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Challenge and Engaged environment and Community Involvement,
• Interactions with youth shall maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for youth and effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals,
• Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior with all parties to ensure an atmosphere that fosters healthy relationships, trust, and mutual respect; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to youth,
• Provide instruction related to core subject areas and electives according to lesson plans, IEPs and AMIkids Blended Learning Model incorporating other instructional strategies,
• Motivate and guide youth toward the successful accomplishment of established educational goals and objectives,
• Effective use of the behavior and skills training component of the personal growth model,
• Provide instruction in life skills and other career readiness curriculum as needed,
• Supervise classroom activities and computer-based assignments,
• Maintain appropriate educational materials, equipment, and resources,
• Maintain timely accurate and complete youth records (includes but not limited to lesson plans and grades),
• Serve as advisor and positive role model for youth at all times,
• Exhibit patience and empathy in appropriate situations,
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance,
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry recognized policies/procedures/regulations,
• Actively supervise and/or coordinate day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance and equipment relocation,
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention/de-escalation training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
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Minimum Education, Training and Experience

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  High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred,

  
  
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  Two (2) years of experience working with youth,

  
  

What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more