English Teacher, Secondary - Fall 2026
Discovery Ranch
Summary
Through relationships and experiences we develop identity, discover success, and thrive. Help young men in a therapeutic setting as they progress on their healing journey.
Job description
Part-time | Monday-Thursday | 3:30-8:30 pm | $22-25/hour depending on experience and certification
This position is ideal for, but not limited to:
- a retired teacher who still wants to work part time
- a parent wanting to work opposite of their spouse's 9-5
- a current teacher looking for more opportunities
As our English Teacher, you will provide traditional classroom instruction in an unique setting to a diverse student body. Discovery Ranch for Boys is a relationship-based residential treatment center. We use evidence-based practices and emphasize experiential therapy.
You will work as part of our larger team in providing integrated care services to our students, who struggle with emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders. Mornings are devoted to therapy work while school is held in the afternoon, the ideal time for academic engagement in adolescents.
We need an engaged, creative, and dedicated teacher who sees the value in our students and will help them see it too as they continue their education. Healthy relationships, novel and challenging experiences, and a strengths-based approach are how we foster the healing process and create lasting change, and this happens just as much in the classroom as anywhere else.
Serve families. Be a part of the healing journey. Join the academic team at Discovery Ranch for Boys.
Please note: your resume should include education, work experience, certifications, and licenses
- 21+ years of age or older
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Able to pass pre-employment drug screen
- Able to pass criminal investigation background check
- Able to pass motor vehicle record check
- Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment)
- 1st Aid & CPR certified (we may provide)
- ICC certified (we may provide)
Preferred
- Current teaching license in the State of Utah
Requirements
- 21+ years of age or older
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Able to pass pre-employment drug screen
- Able to pass criminal investigation background check
- Able to pass motor vehicle record check
- Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment)
- 1st Aid & CPR certified (we may provide)
- ICC certified (we may provide)
- Preferred: Current teaching license in the State of Utah
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional gear discounts
- Near national parks
- Near ski resorts
Company overview
Discovery Ranch is a specialized residential treatment facility focused on providing comprehensive mental health care services, primarily for adolescents and young adults. Operating as a therapeutic residential program, the organization offers structured treatment environments that combine clinical therapy with experiential learning and life skills development. The facility typically provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions including individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, and psychiatric care within a supportive residential setting. Discovery Ranch emphasizes a holistic approach to mental health treatment, addressing emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges through integrated therapeutic modalities. The program often incorporates academic support, vocational training, and recreational activities as part of its comprehensive treatment model. As a residential mental health provider, Discovery Ranch serves individuals struggling with various mental health conditions, behavioral issues, and emotional disturbances, offering long-term therapeutic care in a structured, supervised environment designed to promote healing, personal growth, and sustainable recovery outcomes.