Employment

Ombudsman teachers have a special passion for working with students who are at risk. They love knowing they make a real difference in the lives of young people who would otherwise never graduate from high school.

With a 10-to-one student-instructor ratio, Ombudsman teachers help students remain focused, motivated and engaged in learning.  Because each education program is tailored to meet the specific needs of the student, Ombudsman instructors give every student individualized attention rather than teach to the test from a “one-size-fits-all” curriculum. Ombudsman teachers inspire and guide students to make good choices about their academic progress, their attendance and their behaviors. They receive the materials, supplies and administrative support they need to be effective educators

Ombudsman teachers know they make an impact. One-hundred percent of Ombudsman students have dropped out or are in danger of dropping out when they come to a learning center – 85 percent of them graduate, earn credits or return to their district school closer to or at grade level.

Professional Rewards
Ombudsman teachers work for a dynamic company that provides a true career path, with opportunities to learn, grow and advance professionally. Ombudsman teachers can be recommended by their supervisors for participation in ESA’s Management Development Program to gain the skills they need to become learning center directors, operations managers overseeing multiple learning centers and assistance vice presidents with responsibility for multiple regions in a territory. In fact, Ombudsman’s senior vice president of operations began her career as a teacher in an Ombudsman learning center.

Quality of Life
In addition to professional rewards, Ombudsman teachers also benefit from great quality of life. Ombudsman teachers share responsibilities with a team in a small learning community; therefore, they have the opportunity to review assignments and evaluate student work during the day rather than at night. They are not required to supervise after-school clubs or other activities, so their time is their own once the class day ends. Many Ombudsman teachers are retired educators with a dedication for working with young people and a desire to supplement their retirement income.

Please consider becoming an Ombudsman teacher if you have:

• A bachelor’s degree;
• State teacher certification;
• Experience teaching middle or high school;
• Strong motivational and communication skills;
• Organizational and basic computer and clerical skills;
• The ability to maintain a positive learning environment; and
• A genuine commitment to working with young people.

Compensation includes salary, training and benefits. Interested candidates can email resumes to applicants@esa-education.com or apply online.

Employment Philosophy
Ombudsman seeks individuals who exemplify the standards and employee philosophy of ESA.

ESA establishes and maintains relationships with employees by:

• Recognizing they are vital to our company, its success and mission;
• Providing them with the necessary tools needed for performance, success and advancement;
• Providing compensation and benefits that enhance their quality of life;
• Encouraging creative expression in their chosen profession; and
• Providing leadership while encouraging individual participation in the achievement of our Company’s mission.