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Lead Day Services Teacher - Iola

GoodLife Innovations
On-site
Kansas, United States
Other
Lead Day Services Teacher - Iola
Full-Time, Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
Hourly $16 - $17
$250 Hiring Bonus!


GoodLife Innovations serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of Residential and Day Services programs. Our Day Services program provides meaningful activities and opportunities designed to enrich the lives of the persons we serve. We are seeking a Lead Day Services Teacher to help facilitate center-based and community-based activities and support the staff and persons we serve in this program.
 
As a Lead Day Services Teacher, you will help the people we serve by teaching communication skills, leading pre-planned activity classes, and supporting positive behaviors to increase their independence. You will also serve as a role model for other Day Services Teachers and assist with management responsibilities. Your day will be spent in our Day Service Center and the community to assist with client goals and personal care needs. You will build lasting relationships through community outings, functional activities, and daily companionship! 

Some duties include:
  • Leading pre-planned activity classes (art, cooking, music, life skills) either independently or with a co-teacher
  • Facilitating safe and fun community outings (bowling, volunteering, museums, library) 
  • Assisting persons served to actively engage and appropriately participate in group activities
  • Ensuring appropriate caseloads are maintained
  • Documenting daily activities
Some qualifications:
  • Previous teaching or caregiving experience preferred
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be a safe driver and have a valid driver's license
  • Must successfully pass criminal background check
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs to physically assist individuals with and without adaptive equipment
About GoodLife Innovations:
GoodLife Innovations is a nonprofit organization that serves adults with disabilities across Kansas. Building on 40+ years of serving Kansans through award-winning and nationally regarded service models, we offer a growing collection of community living services, supports, and technologies to deliver high-quality and sustainable care to those we serve. Our models of care infuse virtual support technologies and professional, next-door caregivers located within neighborhoods near you! GoodLife's mission is to redefine what's possible, make a meaningful difference, and transform lives.