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For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.

As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.

With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.

Youth Villages’ residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. These programs are offered across three types of facilities—secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes—each designed to meet the individual needs of youth exhibiting a range of referral behaviors, including aggression, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and problem sexual behavior.
Our residential campuses deliver an intensive treatment program that strikes a unique balance between structure and freedom, all while preparing youth for continued success outside of a residential setting. A key focus is to help each youth step down to the least restrictive treatment option possible by developing the skills they need to thrive in less structured environments through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life skills building, and recreation therapy (in selection locations). Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on our campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support.

The Licensed Teacher:

Plans for individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and other skills

Develops and uses a variety of teaching techniques in the classroom

Administers testing and interprets results to determine academic needs

Prepares reports in compliance with school guidelines

Maintains progress notes, attendance records, classroom grades, and testing scores

Completes daily documentation (such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes) in an electronic medical record system (EMR)

Our schools operate year-round. The standard Youth Villages class size ranges from 8 to 15 youth.

The supervision and treatment of youth requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, running, climbing stairs, and physical agility.

58,000 - $69,000 per year based on education and years of classroom teaching experience will be evaluated, $1,000 increase with each year (up to 10 years)

Bachelor’s degree with grade/subject-specific endorsement (required)

Active teaching license in the applicable state (required)

Experience working in a school setting (required)

Experience working with youth with severe emotional and behavioral needs (preferred)

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Youth Villages Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)

11 paid holidays

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision

Growth & development through continuous training

Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

*Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. J-18808-Ljbffr Youth Villages