Job Description

Currently seeking a Math Teacher (Licensed 6th grade - 12th grade)

Who We Are

Established in 1994 as a contracted school through Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), Lad Lake Synergy School provides a comprehensive continuum of services for students on Behavioral Reassignment or those expelled through an MPS Central Services hearing. Our school offers academic programming tailored to historically underserved youth, guiding them toward earning a high school diploma.

With a mission to help youth reach their potential and live responsibly, our dedicated staff focus on building essential skills that empower students to overcome distractions and negative influences.

We're on the lookout for sharp, principled, mission-driven team players to assist youth facing emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges in reaching their fullest potential. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy working with young people, this could be the perfect fit for you!

What a day in the life of a Math Teacher looks like:

• Create a fun, engaging learning environment that works for everyone, using the right materials and teaching methods to support students’ learning and well-being.
• Design and deliver lesson plans that get students excited to learn and are tailored to meet the needs of each student, especially those with personalized education plans, special needs or who need extra support.
• Be there for the youth, their families, fellow staff and other support teams. This includes open communication, positive role modeling, showing youth how to regulate emotions, build healthy relationships, and teaching life skills.
• Follow the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) curriculum, making sure it’s inclusive and culturally sensitive.
• Protecting our youth by honoring our privacy practices

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• At least 21 years old
• A valid Wisconsin teaching certificate.
• Experience working with students who are historically disadvantaged, or have emotional or behavioral challenges (EBD), with 2-3 years of successful classroom management.
• Know your way around a computer and MS Office
• Possess patience with a positive, confident approach, understanding & trauma-focused care, especially when things get rough
• Celebrate different cultures, backgrounds, and abilities
• Ability to be physically engaged and lift at least 30 lbs as we interact with young, active youth. In rare cases, you might need to physically intervene to keep everyone safe.

What we bring to the table: (FT)

• Pay is based on experience, education, licensure, and Lad Lake years of service.
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD Benefits
• School Sick
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k plan + profit sharing to save for the future
• Free meals when you’re hanging out with the youth
• Rock your casual clothes at work
• We’ll offer a boatload of personal and professional development and pay you to learn
• Top notch personal support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Future Financial Freedom - we’re a Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Longevity. We’re the oldest youth service organization in the state!
• We champion advancement. Lots of our current caregivers started in entry level roles and have moved up to be Unit Managers, Campus Supervisors, Teachers, and more!
• We prioritize servanthood. Our leaders are here to serve you, so that you can serve our youth

Come join the Lad Lake family. Welcome Home!

The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s education, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Compensation details: 46795-64940 Yearly Salary

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