This position is an contract (adjunct) position, Mon-Thurs from 4:00 - 7:00 and an occasional weekend Hourly Rate: $15 - $20 per hour What You'll Do + To carry out professional duties and to have responsibility for assigned groups of students. + To be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of the group, along with the safety and welfare of students during on-site and off-site activities. + To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy towards young adults with neurodiversity such as autism. Your Responsibilities Will Include: + Supervising and assisting students: Ensuring a supportive and stimulating environment conducive to learning + Exhibits proficiency and enthusiasm for the assigned area of expertise and classes + Developing and implementing enrichment programs: Tailoring activities to meet the needs of high-achieving learners, promoting thinking, problem solving and social skills. + Prepares and develops activities, materials, and lessons to meet the learning objectives (skills and content) of the curriculum and standards + Develops and maintains a well-managed classroom where 100% of the students are engaged, consistently challenged, and supported. Classroom policies should be consistent with school policies + Creating a positive learning environment: Fostering creativity and self confidence in students + Always keeps classroom clean, neat and presentable + Engages families into their student’s education and communicates regularly and effectively with students and families + Effectively utilizes best practices in teaching those with neurodiversity + Assists in the ongoing development of Greenleaf’s curriculum and core performance standards + Provides monthly units of study for review by the Head of School + Informs colleagues and Head of School of any academic, behavioral, or personal difficulties that arise with students + Reinforces the school’s core values and policies inside and outside of the classroom + Participates in professional development sessions + Devotes the necessary time and energy required to master the craft of teaching You're a great fit for this role if you have: + H.S Diploma required + Experience with, or studying to be a teacher, social worker or psychology is preferred + Experience with individualized and differentiated instruction and those with autism or intellectual/developmental disabilities + Ability to demonstrate relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school Compensation: + $15 - $20 per hour Work Location: On-Site Who We Are Greenleaf Neurodiversity Community School, a non-profit of Easter Seals Lonestar and affiliate of the Fedcap Group, encourages and empowers individuals with neurodiversity, such as autism, through education and employment in the skilled trades. Currently, Greenleaf is seeking a part-time Enrichment Teacher to join the team. The Fedcap Group 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. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.