Teacher

About the Role

Heart of Oregon Corps is seeking a licensed Teacher for its YouthBuild program, serving 16–24-year-olds. This full-time position focuses on empowering young people with barriers to success through education and skill development.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver holistic instruction in core academic subjects (one focused in Language Arts/Social Studies), GED preparation, and college and career readiness.
• Develop and adapt curriculum, potentially including subjects like Sustainable Building, Issues in Affordable Housing and Childcare, and other project-based, vocationally relevant learning experiences.
• Incorporate differentiated instruction, blended learning strategies, and vocational integration.
• Support GED testing logistics.
• Track student progress.
• Work collaboratively with educators, case managers, and vocational trainers.
• Assist students in identifying and pursuing post-secondary goals.
• Drive students to GED tests or service projects using Heart of Oregon vehicles.
• Potentially teach at construction or community worksites.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Oregon State teaching license with endorsements in Language Arts or Social Studies at the high school level.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum and lesson planning.
• Experience developing individualized education plans.
• Familiarity with assessment tools.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Passion for working with young people with limited access to resources and services.
• Capability to build strong mentoring relationships.
• Valid driving license and good driving record.
• Ability to complete a DMV check.
• Ability to drive regular passenger vehicles.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years of teaching experience preferred, but first-year licensed teachers are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with multiple subjects, special education, or EFL endorsements are a plus and may be considered for a higher wage.
• Multiple years of teaching experience are a plus.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Light duty work in an office setting.
• Some walking, standing, stooping.
• Occasionally carrying/lifting of items under 25 pounds.
• Driving regular passenger vehicles.
• Field trips and service projects may present highly varied physical conditions, but not all field trip or service project duties are essential.

Benefits

• Starting salary: $54,808.
• Potential for a higher wage based on experience and endorsements.
• Annual raises considered.
• Full-time, year-round, exempt staff position.
• Employee health, dental, and vision benefits paid 100% by the employer.
• 12 paid holidays (including 6 days during winter holiday closure).
• 80 hours (2 weeks) paid vacation.
• 40 hours paid sick time/year.
• Vacation leave increases to 3 weeks after one year of service.
• Periodic all-team trainings and retreats.
• Annual mission-focused community service and youth celebration events.