High School English Teacher for Alternative Education Program (Full- or Part-time)

Job Title:   Innovative High School English Teacher for At-Risk Teens

About Us: At Omaha Street School, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. We give Tabula Rasa to marginalized teens who have been failed by traditional education. Through academic and credit recovery programs, mental health therapy, reading support, and vocational and entrepreneurial programs, we offer underserved teens the best opportunities to succeed in life.

What You Give to the School:

• A passion for working with disenfranchised teens
• Creative and innovative approaches to inspire and challenge students
• A collaborative approach to creating and implementing interdisciplinary
• projects and activities, such as Problem-Based Learning
• A willingness to build relationships with students and foster an environment of trust

What You Need to Apply for the Position:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education with an English or Language Arts endorsement
• Valid Nebraska teaching certificate
• Experience working with at-risk or underserved teens preferred
• Ability to work and plan collaboratively in a team environment

What We Give to You:

• A salary commensurate with experience
• Health insurance for full-time employees
• Retirement match investment program
• A support system that values teacher contributions and skills
• How to Apply:

            Please submit a cover letter which includes why you want to be part of Omaha Street School, a resume, and three professional references. Send all information to Anthony Williams, Principal at awilliams@omahastreetschool.com.