Education Facilitator, Multi-Grade

The mission of the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter is to provide a safe haven, high-quality care and hope for the future to children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Established in 1993, NWACS is a private, non-profit organization. As the largest emergency children’s shelter in the state, NWACS annually serves more than 500 children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected. Our 32-bed, state-of-the-art complex offers an array of trauma-informed services including onsite counseling and therapy, medical services, and a school. The combination of these features create a stable, secure and loving environment where children who have experienced abuse, abandonment or neglect can begin to heal.

OUR VALUES: Compassion: Recognize and meet the needs of children with respect, sensitivity and unconditional love

Excellence: Set the standard for high-quality service for children by performing above the expected

Integrity: Strive with our words and actions to be worthy of the trust placed in us THE POSITION: Reporting to the Director of Education Services, the Multi-Grade Teacher is responsible for providing classroom supervision and implementing trauma-informed curriculum activities in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Living the Children’s Shelter Mission and Values ● Create an atmosphere for students that operationalizes our mission to provide the children we serve with a safe haven, high-quality care and hope for the future. ● Create an educational atmosphere which exemplifies our values of compassion, excellence and integrity. ● Ensure the Children’s Shelter mission and values drive student decisions.

2. Improving Teaching and Learning ● Provide individualized high-quality classroom instruction and oversight of the children. ● Utilize appropriate lesson plans and other activities which stimulate and encourage the educational and social development of each child. ● Directly provide day-to-day educational instruction and classroom management and work with others who also provide care for the children. ● Build an environment that considers all aspects of wellness: nutrition, health, safety, decisions and choices, mental, as well as physical well-being. ● Monitor and document daily the progress of all children in the classroom and take appropriate actions to increase each child’s progress. ● Assess each child upon intake and determine that child’s individual educational and appropriate social needs and strengths. ● Maintain a clean and orderly classroom.

3. Building and Maintaining Collaborative Relationships ● Establish effective professional relationships with peers, support staff, volunteers, supervisors, and other professionals. ● Sustain relationships that result in active student engagement in the learning process. ● Develop relationships and provide meaningful opportunities for volunteers to engage with the children at school.

4. Leading with Integrity and Professionalism ● Treat all people fairly and with dignity and respect. Protect the rights and confidentiality of students and staff. ● Demonstrate personal and professional standards and conduct that enhance the school and Children’s Shelter ● Maintains confidentiality and privacy regarding all residents' information in accordance with NWACS policy and all applicable Federal and state laws/regulations. Education, Training and Experience: ● Bachelor’s degree preferred, teaching experience is a plus. ● Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed or special education services. ● Prior experience implementing Conscious Discipline and TBRI a plus. ● Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is a plus.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: ● High-energy, self-starter with a passion for NWACS’s mission is essential. ● Exemplify NWACS’s values and uphold high professional and ethical standards. ● Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail; ability to work in a high-paced environment and manage multiple projects and deadlines. ● Exceptional oral and written communication skills. ● Flexible and adaptive style; an individual who can positively serve the varying needs of children who have been traumatized.

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. ● Physical stamina and agility are required to care for active children. ● As required, provide supervision for lunch duty, recesses, and field trips, etc. ● Ability to lift at least 50 pounds. ● Must pass all criminal history and child maltreatment background checks.

● Must submit to a pre-employment drug screen as well as random drug screens when directed. ● Valid driver's license, proof of personal automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record required to drive shelter vehicle for shelter business. ● Must maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all Children’s Shelter residents' information in accordance with NWACS policy and all applicable Federal and state laws/regulations. ● Attend and participate in mandatory training, staff meetings, and all other events, as required. ● Set, maintain, and communicate appropriate personal and professional boundaries. ● Complete all required documentation in a timely manner per NWACS procedures.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.