Immediate Opening: The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) is seeking a passionate Horticulture Teacher to provide direct educational instruction to youth assigned to the Department of Youth Services (DYS) in the Western Region covering the Springfield and Westfield area. Our ideal candidate will value professionalism, positive youth development, and culturally responsive teaching, and be committed to working with youth who have been placed at risk. Classes are small and teachers should have a highly personalized approach with a focus on academic and behavioral success. We are a supportive team who offers teachers growth through coaching and continued professional development. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and a current Massachusetts teaching license in Horticulture or Science at the secondary level (8-12); (5-8) will also be considered. Other content areas at the secondary level (8-12) may also be considered. Demonstrated successful teaching with high-risk youth highly desirable.
We may also consider unlicensed applicants – if you feel this is the right job for you, please apply! CES has a Licensure Program to help you get your teaching career off to a great start.
We value: Quality and excellence, innovation, creativity and vision, inclusiveness, equity and diversity and collaboration with others. Creating a community of care is foundational to the work we do… together!
Social Justice and Equity work is central to our mission, especially in these times. We understand that all forms of oppression are damaging. We engage in this work pro-actively and purposefully, with the intent of positive outcomes, and because we need to.
We hope that you will join us in this work!
This is you:
- You have a passion for teaching all students, especially those who have been marginalized.
- You value professionalism and culturally responsive educational opportunities.
- You strive to understand emerging trends in education, seek to thoughtfully employ best practices, support diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
- You recognize that addressing societal oppression and inequities requires ongoing education and a commitment to allyship.
Highlights of What You Will Do: Help equip an especially vulnerable population of young people with the tools they need to see their world, and themselves, in a new light; allowing them to realize their own potential and new possibilities.
- Teach small classes which are personalized to student needs with a focus on academic as well as behavioral success.
- Work alongside other educators dedicated to improving life outcomes for highly vulnerable youth.
Workplace Health and Safety: CES employees working on site in DYS, DMH, DPH or CHC facilities are required to demonstrate that they have received a COVID-19 vaccination.
Compensation scale: SEIU CBA salary scale based on licensure and education.
CES Benefits: CES offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and voluntary Short Term Disability, enhanced Vision and additional Life Insurance. Health Insurance is offered through Harvard Pilgrim and includes multiple plan options including a PPO with a self-funded Health Savings Account, and HMO with a Health Reimbursement Account funded by CES to support a portion of health insurance deductions. FSA and Dependent Care accounts are available. Teachers are eligible for membership in the Teachers Retirement System, MTRS. Professional development and mentoring offered throughout the school year.
Application Procedure: Please upload your cover letter, resume, references and licensure.
Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,600.00 - $74,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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Education:
License/Certification:
- Massachusetts Teachers License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person