Adjunct Teacher

Aboutexaltexaltis seeking a dynamic, passionate educator to join our team.exalt's mission is to transform the lives of court-involved youth by equipping them with the skills and experience they need to be self-sufficient members of society. We fulfill this mission by providing a cohesive, cohort-based educational internship program with four components: 1) a proprietary curriculum based classroom component 2) paid internships in youths' fields of interest; 3) post-internship education and career development services; and 4) an alumni network that provides ongoing access to resources. exalt partners with criminal justice agencies and schools to serve 400 court-involved youth, ages 15-19, annually.Job SummaryThe Adjunct Teacher is an exciting part-time opportunity within exalt. The Adjunct Teacher facilitates a pre-internship preparation course using a curriculum that connects employability skills, educational engagement, and justice system avoidance to four core competencies: critical thinking, communication, creative problem-solving, and resource management.Central to exalt's curriculum is a Freire-inspired critical pedagogical approach that validates and builds upon participants' lived experiences, cultures, skills, and interests while reinforcing discipline and accountability. This approach inspires youth to internalize the four core skills and apply them to decision-making across school environments, interactions with peers or law enforcement, and professional settings that present opportunity.The Adjunct Teacher will teach and lead 1-2 class cycles per year, as requested by exalt. Each cycle includes the following phases:Orientation - Sets expectations and introduces exalt's youth development and pedagogical approach6-Week Pre-Internship Training Phase - Classes meet 2 hours per day, Monday-Thursday8-Week Internship Phase - Classes meet 2 hours on Fridays1-Week Post-Internship Phase - Classes meet 2 hours per day, Monday-ThursdayGraduation EventClasses consist of 17-25 youth, ages 15-19. Adjunct Teachers lead classes in person from 4:30-6:30 pm. Teachers must arrive at exalt headquarters no later than 3:00 pm and remain after class from 6:30-7:00 pm for debriefs and one-on-one student follow-up as needed.ResponsibilitiesTeach and manage assigned class cyclesHumanize, motivate, validate, and inspire court-involved youth who may be resistant to traditional educational settingsAssess individual learning styles, challenges, and strengths and adapt instruction to maximize engagement and comprehensionConnect all instruction to exalt's long-term student goals: school persistence, employability, and sustained justice system avoidanceConduct regular outreach to participants via phone, email, and in person to monitor progress and needsDevelop strategies to support students at risk of program incompletionEnter student attendance data at least once per week in SalesforceAdminister all four core-skill pre- and post-assessments and ensure accurate Salesforce entryComplete weekly progress notes documenting student development and setbacks in SalesforceCommunicate at least once per week with Program Coordinators and exalt staff regarding student needs, strengths, and opportunitiesSupport students with educational goals including enrollment, transfers, academic progression, and individualized plansSupport employability goals including completion of the Pre-Internship Training Phase and internship successPrepare court letters and provide updates for court appearances as neededAttend weekly teacher meetings and biweekly program team meetings (in person)Support justice system avoidance goals, including court preparation, probation compliance, and arrest preventionCommunicate accurate attendance and engagement information to courts via the Director of Court Partnerships and Strategy and/or Court LiaisonsCompetenciesClassroom Management: Ability to manage classrooms of high school-aged youth resistant to traditional education while balancing structure, accountability, and engagementAdaptability: Ability to respond positively to change and tailor curriculum to cohort-specific needs and dynamicsApplied Learning: Ability to quickly learn and apply knowledge related to juvenile and adult justice systemsCultural Competence: Strong understanding of students' cultural, historical, and socio-economic contexts; ability to deliver culturally relevant instructionCommunication: Strong written, oral, and listening skills across multiple communication formatsCreativity: Ability to use arts and technology to foster engagement and creative expressionPlanning and Organizing: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and sequence activities effectivelyStress Tolerance: Ability to make difficult decisions while supporting youth facing high-stakes legal and personal challengesPerformance MeasuresStudent engagement and participation as measured by attendance, Likert scales, and progress notesStudent growth in comprehension and application of the four core skillsEnrollment of 15-20 students per cohortRetention of at least 75% of students through the pre-internship phase and 70% full program completionTimely and accurate entry of education, employment, and justice-related data in Salesforce≥98% completion rate for weekly and biweekly progress notesCourt attendance when possible for participants with open casesSubmission of court letters at least three days prior to be reviewed and approvedQualificationsAvailability during all in-person program phases, plus select mornings and weekends for court and internship supportBachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Master's or advanced degree preferredMinimum of three years of teaching experience with system-involved youth in high school, nonprofit, or alternative education settingsBilingual Spanish-speaking candidates strongly encouraged to applyTime Commitment and CompensationAdjunct Teachers facilitate 1-2 program cycles per year and receive $8,000-$9,000 per cycle. The average workload is approximately 20 hours per week over 18 weeks per cycle.Adjunct Teachers must check in weekly with the Director of Education and Curriculum Development and attend biweekly program team meetings. Weekly in-person teacher meetings are held Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 pm.