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About the Role

As a Home & Careers Teacher at the Tilton School, you will play a key role in helping students heal, grow, and discover new possibilities. You will teach essential life and career skills through practical, hands-on instruction in a structured environment with small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio.

Responsibilities

• Teach essential skills in areas such as nutrition, cooking, financial literacy, career readiness, decision-making, and personal wellness.
• Personalize teaching grounded in each student’s goals.
• Work in a structured environment with small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio.
• Support students in making significant academic and personal gains.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a valid NYS teaching certificate in Family and Consumer Sciences (Home & Careers), or an equivalent teaching certificate obtained through a NYS-approved pathway that leads to a master’s degree in education and permanent certification.
• Certification in Special Education strongly preferred.
• Prior experience teaching students with IEPs or emotional/behavioral challenges is a plus.
• Must meet all NYSED and agency training requirements.

Skills

• Skilled at building rapport with students who have experienced adversity.
• Able to create engaging, real-world lessons that support academic and life skill development.
• Organized and responsive to deadlines and documentation requirements.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Open to learning and reflective practice.

Location

• Champlin Ave - Utica, NY 13502

Work Type

• Full Time

Education Level

• Bachelors

Salary/Compensations

• $56,000.00 - $63,538.00

Benefits

• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with agency match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for advancement

About the Company

• The House of the Good Shepherd (HGS) has been changing children’s lives for over 150 years.
• We provide individualized, compassionate care to youth and families through a range of residential, educational, community, and foster care programs across Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and the North County.
• Our agency is built on a foundation of empathy, resilience, and the Sanctuary Model of care, which guides our commitment to healing and hope.

Equal Opportunity

• The House of the Good Shepherd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
• HGS encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and those with disabilities.
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access throughout the hiring process.