Who are We?

MERS Missouri Goodwill’s mission is “Changing lives through the power of work.” Education is an essential component when seeking job opportunities. One of the most heartbreaking occurrences in education is a student dropping out of school. They grow into adults and, without a high school degree, their ability to further their education and obtain employment with a family-sustaining wage is limited. There are over 500,000 Missourians without a high school degree who lose an average of $400,000 over their working lives. This is your chance to play a key role in helping adults go back to school to earn their high school diplomas.

Position Overview

MERS Goodwill is looking for a Social Studies instructor to join our Excel Center. The Excel Center runs five 8-week terms. Instructors have four classes per day that meet four days per week (Monday - Thursday) and have a 90-minute block for tutoring, PLC collaboration, and planning. Fridays are reserved for weekly staff/student support meetings, tutoring, and planning. Instructors hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of The Excel Center curriculum and the success of its students. We seek instructors who are committed to continuously improving the curriculum and instruction through collaboration. The instructor will facilitate learning for students attending The Excel Center- meeting students where they are and guiding them to academic success. Our goal is for Instructors to find joy in both teaching and learning, and approach instruction with grit, creativity, and innovation.

Primary/Essential Functions

• Provide a positive learning environment for adult learners.
• Develop and implement strategies, activities and objectives for learners.
• Effectively facilitate a variety of differentiated learning opportunities including direct instruction, small group instruction, and cooperative learning.
• Provide visual, auditory, and hands-on learning activities that lead to required competencies (as outlined by the State of Missouri) Track each student's progress.
• Work as part of a team to support barrier removal for adult learners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits at MERS Goodwill

• Employer subsidized individual and family medical benefits.
• Employer subsidized individual and family dental and vision.
• Employee retirement (403b) with company matching 50% up to 6% of employee wages after 1 year of employment Employer contributed retirement (401a) annually after 1 year of employment (contributing to social security; not part of PSRS) Employer contributed life insurance (twice W2 wages)
• Optional short-term disability, additional life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment offered Employee discount Employee Assistance Program Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.

Expected Start Date August 3rd, 2023.

Requirements:

• Current Missouri Teachers Certificate in the relevant area required (Example: Social Studies Teachers must be certified in Social Studies)
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Educational Institution; Master's Degree preferred.
• Must be able to work with a diverse group of students, staff, and co-workers Strong verbal and written skills Knowledge of Missouri educational requirements to receive a high school diploma is strongly preferred.
• Two or more years teaching experience with at least 6 months of direct educational experience in Social Studies is required; (1) one year or more is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of Missouri educational requirements to receive a high school diploma is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with nontraditional and/or adult learners is preferred.