Job DetailsJob Location: Champlin Ave - Utica, NY 13502Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: BachelorsSalary Range: $56,000.00 - $63,538.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: EducationAbout Us
The House of the Good Shepherd (HGS) has been changing children’s lives for over 150 years. We provide individualized, compassionate care to youth and families through a range of residential, educational, community, and foster care programs across Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and the North Country. Our agency is built on a foundation of empathy, resilience, and the Sanctuary Model of care, which guides our commitment to healing and hope.
What You’ll Do
As a Teacher at Tilton School, you’ll be much more than an educator; you’ll be a catalyst for healing, growth, and opportunity. Our students have often faced significant adversity and educational gaps, yet they demonstrate incredible capacity for progress.
You’ll help unlock their potential by providing structure, stability, and creativity to students with unique learning needs. Instruction is personalized, grounded in each student’s goals, and supported by a structured environment with small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio. Many students make meaningful academic and personal gains, and your role in their journey will be remembered for years to come.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a passionate, purpose-driven educator who sees the promise in every student. Someone who understands that learning and healing go hand-in-hand and who’s ready to be a difference-maker in the trajectory of a young person’s life.
QualificationsQualifications and Preferred Experience
Bachelor’s degree and a valid NYS teaching certificate required, or an equivalent teaching certificate obtained through a NYS-approved pathway that leads to a master’s degree in education and permanent certification
Certification in Special Education strongly preferred
Prior experience teaching students with IEPs or emotional/behavioral challenges is a plus
Must meet all NYSED and agency training requirements
Key Skills and Attributes
Skilled at building rapport with students who have experienced adversity
Able to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons that support academic and emotional growth
Organized and responsive to deadlines and documentation requirements
Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Open to learning and reflective practice
Why Work with Us?
We believe caring for our staff is just as important as caring for our students. That’s why we offer:
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
403(b) retirement plan with agency match
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunities for advancement
Supportive, mission-driven work environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
The House of the Good Shepherd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. HGS encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and those with disabilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access throughout the hiring process.
