Science Teacher

Cornell Companies, a leader in the juvenile justice field, has openings for a ScienceTeacher at our Leadership Development Program South Mountain, PA facility.

Cornell is a publicly traded company whose primary business is in the field of corrections, education, rehabilitation and treatment for adults and youth. We partner with federal, state, county and local government agencies to meet their service needs through quality and cost-efficient services and programs. Cornell operates 81 facilities in 17 states.

At Cornell, compensation isn’t the only reward for your talents. We also offer excellent benefit options designed to meet your health, financial, insurance, and personal needs. These benefits include: Medical, Dental, Prescription drug coverage, Vision, 401 K, Stock purchase options, life insurance, disability insurance, etc.

Our Teachers provide year round educational services to the youth. Hours of the position are Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm.

Some of the specific job functions are as follows:
- Plan a program of study that meets the clients individualized needs, interest, and abilities.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the clients’ maturity and interest.
- Assists in the on-going development of the school curriculum and processes toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
- Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the State and school district.
- Employs a wide variety of instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting educational objectives that are outlined in the school curriculum.
- Assesses the accomplishments of clients on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
- Assigns lessons and corrects homework.
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements:

BA/BS Degree in related field in subject matter that is utilized for teaching purposes.

Must be at least 21 years of age, criminal clearances (Act 33/34), and valid driver’s license.