Teacher, Refugee Services

Teach With Purpose: Teacher – Unaccompanied Youth Shelter

Grand Rapids, MI | Full-Time | $48,880/year + Competitive Benefits

Are you an educator with a heart for service and a passion for helping youth overcome adversity? Join our mission-driven team as a Teacher supporting unaccompanied youth in a shelter-based educational setting. This is more than a classroom — it's a place of healing, growth, and opportunity.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver direct educational services to youth in accordance with state and federal standards
• Adapt instruction to meet the diverse academic and emotional needs of students
• Collaborate with shelter staff and case managers to support holistic development
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to a trauma-informed, culturally responsive environment

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related human services field (required)
• Valid Michigan teaching certification (preferred)
• 1+ year of teaching experience with grades K–12
• Bi-lingual in Spanish strongly preferred
• Experience working with residential or at-risk youth strongly preferred
• A commitment to trauma-informed care and educational equity

Why Join Us?

• Annual salary: $48,880
• Competitive benefits package
• Professional development in trauma-informed education
• Be part of a supportive, mission-aligned team
• Make a lasting impact on youth navigating complex life transitions

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!