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Who We Are Lad Lake is a COA-accredited, nonprofit, independent organization serving kids and families from across the state. We work with 1,200+ youth and their families through evidence-based, trauma-informed programs at three Southeastern Wisconsin campuses. Our mission is to guide growth, and diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the center of everything we do. With a mission to help youth reach their potential and live responsibly, our dedicated staff focuses on building essential skills that empower students to overcome distractions and negative influences. We're looking for sharp, principled, mission-driven team players to assist youth facing emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges in reaching their fullest potential. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy working with young people, this could be the perfect fit for you! What a day in the life of a Teacher looks like: * Create a fun, engaging learning environment that works for everyone, using the right materials and teaching methods to support students' learning and well-being. * Design and deliver lesson plans that get students excited to learn and are tailored to meet the needs of each student, especially those with personalized education plans, special needs, or who need extra support. * Be there for the youth, their families, fellow staff, and other support teams. This includes open communication, positive role modeling, showing youth how to regulate emotions, build healthy relationships, and teaching life skills. * Follow the approved curriculum, making sure it's inclusive and culturally sensitive. * Protecting our youth by honoring our privacy practices What you bring to the table: * Minimum of a bachelor's degree * At least 21 years old * A valid Wisconsin teaching certificate. * Experience working with students who are historically disadvantaged or have emotional or behavioral challenges (EBD), with 2-3 years of successful classroom management. * Know your way around a computer and MS Office. * Possess patience with a positive, confident approach, understanding & trauma-focused care, especially when things get rough. * Celebrate different cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. * Ability to be physically engaged and lift at least 30 lbs as we interact with young, active youth. In rare cases, you might need to intervene physically to keep everyone safe. What we bring to the table: (FT) * Competitive pay range of $37,500 - $63,700 with compensation commensurate with education, experience, and licensure. * Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD Benefits * Paid Time Off * Tuition reimbursement * 401k plan + profit sharing to save for the future * Free meals when you're hanging out with the youth * Rock your casual clothes at work * We'll offer a boatload of personal & professional development and pay you to learn. * Top-notch personal support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Future Financial Freedom - We're a Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Employer * Longevity. We're the oldest youth service organization in the state! * We champion advancement. Many of our current caregivers started in entry-level roles and have moved up to be Unit Managers, Campus Supervisors, Teachers, and more! * We prioritize servanthood. Our leaders are here to serve you so that you can serve our youth Come join the Lad Lake family. Welcome Home! The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's education, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Compensation details: 38352-67732 Yearly Salary PI3569ffb4e51d-29400-37398762

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