Job Description

We are passionate about what we do and delight in providing excellent programs that make permanent, positive changes in the lives of those we serve. Our programs are designed to equip our clients with the vision, motivation, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to lead a successful life.

| Make a Difference | Find Your Purpose | Be Essential |
DO YOU WANT TO WORK IN A SUPPORTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT?
DO YOU WANT TO HELP LEAD ADOLESCENTS TO PERSONAL VICTORY AND SUCCESS?

Mingus Mountain Academy MAY BE THE PLACE FOR YOU!

Mingus Mountain Academy, has immediate openings for Equestrian Trainer. Mingus Mountain Academy is a residential treatment center for emotionally and behaviorally at-risk adolescent girls that helps them achieve a positive, healthy future. Founded in 1985, the Academy is located on a 120-acre campus surrounded by National Forest, 25 minutes from the town of Prescott Valley, Arizona. Our program combines a positive culture, caring staff, careful medical treatment, individualized psychotherapy and education, and numerous activities, including our unique equestrian program.

Snapshot of Daily Duties
• Assign books to read, including classics and contemporary novels.
• Help students interpret literature and poetry.
• Provide background on authors' life and works.
• Teach students about the structure and content of the English language, including proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
• Teach about different literary styles.
• Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
• Create positive educational climate for students to learn in.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions.
• Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year.
• Maintain grade books.
• Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Write grant proposals to gain funding for further research.
• Create projects designed to enhance lectures.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Create lesson plans.
• Utilize various curriculum resources.
The Must Haves
• Minimum age of 21
• Teaching degree* and Arizona State Certification in area subjects (ARS 15 - 533 AZ). Related experience in providing education to adolescents with special needs.
• Ability to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card (or have a current valid level 1 fingerprint card).
• Individual judgment, discretion, and decision making skills.
• Energetic, self-motivated, maintains professionalism and confidentiality.

The Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 30 days
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company provided AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending program
• Matching 401K after sixty days
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Programs
• DailyPay - A company sponsored benefit that allows employees to access a portion of their base wages in advance of their payday.

Sequel Youth & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly employer.