English Teacher
Job ID# FY10-28-
Regular Full-Time, 40 hours per week
POSITION PURPOSE: Teachers will provide students with the appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social growth. Teachers will enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION: Valid Texas Teacher’s Certificate in secondary English
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
SKILLS: Strong verbal and written communication; Concepts and skills of the trade to simulated and actual work situations Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse student/parent population; Ability to work in a group setting and facilitate a presentation
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
OTHER: Valid Texas DL and insurance
EOE
Accountant
Job ID# FY10-26
Regular Full-Time, 40 hours per week
POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for implementing accounting functions.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION: Certified Public Account
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE: Experience with non-profit financial accounting
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Five years of progressive accounting experience
SKILLS: Advanced math skills; Types accurately; Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and general office equipment
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES: Attentive to detail and accuracy; Well-organized; Cooperative and willing to assist others
OTHER: Valid Texas DL and insurance
EOE
Substitute Teacher
Job ID# FY10-00-Substitute_Teachers
American YouthWorks Charter High School is looking for individuals who can substitute teacher for our promising at-risk youth. Substitute Teacher candidates must be available to work M-F between 7:45 a.m. to 2:47 p.m.
Ideal applicants must be willing to assist student with assignments given by the regular classroom instructor. He/she must be flexible, patient, and uphold school rules and guidelines. Applicants must also be willing to receive phone calls early in the morning and be ready to fill-in on short notice.
Compensation is $13/hour to be paid twice monthly.
Applicants must have a high school diploma/GED. Some college or Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Teaching certificate preferred, but not necessary.
EOE.
Tutor
Job ID# FY10-14
Temporary, Part-Time, Monday – Friday, 2:30pm to 5:00pm
POSITION PURPOSE: The Tutor is responsible for providing students with individual tutoring on specific skill deficits in reading, math, science and social studies. Tutors will use a research based curriculum.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Must have strong knowledge of Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Working with young people in a tutoring setting; Must be able to work independently.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION: Some college hours
SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse student/parent population; Bilingual in Spanish preferred
EOE
These positions will be open until filled, we encourage all that meet the hiring criteria to apply. If you or someone you know is interested in applying to these positions, please send a cover letter and resume to jobopp@americanyouthworks.org or fax resume to 916-4708
**Please include the job id number either in your cover letter or subject line of the email.**
It is the policy of American YouthWorks not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
