This position is located at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh, Oklahoma
Job DescriptionA Career with Purpose
The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA), Oklahoma Youth Academy Charter School (OYACS) is looking for qualified teachers that are passionate about education and ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Oklahoma’s youth. If you’re committed to fostering a positive classroom and have a heart for children and families, we’d love to hear from you! Our teachers believe in what they do and that they can affect positive changes every day. You can play a key role in supporting the educational growth of youth, including those who may be experiencing hardship. Join our team to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and social growth.
Key Responsibilities
Writing teaching plans, providing individual and group instruction in core subjects that include math, science, history and/or English language arts to students in a juvenile detention facility.
Help prepare all OYACS students to be successful and thriving citizens as they return to their communities.
Teach leadership and values.
Schedule & Compensation
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:15 AM – 3:15 PM
Annual Salary: (commensurate with experience and certifications)
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
Special Requirements
All applicants must be physically able to handle the duties and pass the required training for this position.
Why You’ll Love It Here!
HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families with the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!
Extensive Benefits: We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Ample Time Off.
Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Repayment options.
About Us: OJA’s Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center (COJC) located in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, is a state-of-the-art campus for young people receiving secure care treatment. OYACS faculty and staff have joined OJA/COJC because they believe education can greatly improve the lives of Oklahoma’s most at-risk youth. Although time-tested instructional methods that have proven effective are retained and utilized in the classroom, OYACS faculty eagerly embrace creative and innovative techniques for improving learning for OJA’s unique population of students.
This position is a safety sensitive position as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8 (K)(1)(i)(2) due to providing direct childcare. Therefore, those applicants testing positive for marijuana will not be hired even when in possession of a valid medical marijuana license.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help change the lives of Oklahoma’s most at-risk youth!
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .
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