OPENINGS AND BENEFITS

Location

Woodward Academy is located in Woodward, Iowa, 25 miles northwest of Des Moines and is one of the largest employers in Boone County.

Are you an enthusiastic individual who enjoys rewarding work in a unique, dynamic, and fun environment? Woodward Academy may be the place for you. Woodward Academy is a juvenile centered program that focuses on education, vocations, and intramural / athletics.

$1000.00 sign on bonus for Full Time employees ($250.00 after 90 days of full time employment and $750.00 after 180 days of full time employment)

$250.00 sign on bonus for Part Time employees after 90 days

**Terms and conditions apply and could change.

NEW PAY RATES EFFECTIVE 10/10/22:

Full Time Youth Counselor $18.00/hour with high school diploma and $19.00/hour with bachelor’s degree

Part Time Youth Counselor and Part Time Overnight $17.00/hour

Full Time Overnight Youth Counselor $18.00/hour

Teacher $44,033.60/salary

Special Education Teacher $51,043.20/salary

School Associate $18.00/hour

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If you are interested in applying for a position, please complete the online application and send your resume and cover letter to Human Resources.

 

Full Time Employee Benefits

  • New starting pay rates effective 10/10/22 for Full Time Youth Counselor with high school diploma $18.00/hour, Full Time Youth Counselor with Bachelors degree $19.00/hour, Full Time Overnight $18.00/hour, Part Time Youth Counselor and Part Time Overnight $17.00/hour, Teacher $44,033.60/salary, Special Education Teacher $51,043.20/salary, School Associate $18.00/hour.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Educational Assistance Program
  • Medical/dental/vision/prescription insurance that begins after 30 days.
  • A flexible spending account program is offered.
  • Short-Term disability and long-term disability is offered.
  • A 401K retirement plan is offered following 60 days of employment.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) is provided by the company and is utilized as a collective pool of eligible paid time off in lieu of traditional sick, vacation, and personal leave balances.
  • There are seven (7) paid holidays.
  • Meals provided during cafeteria hours
  • You will receive your BIRTHDAY as a paid day off. Happy Birthday!
  • Housing opportunities are offered.
  • Parental Leave
  • There are also other ways to earn extra money, such as assisting with student intramurals or coaching opportunities.
  • Woodward Academy has an employee wellness program. Employees can earn prizes and Woodward Academy clothing.
  • After you have been a WA Full-Time employee for 7 (seven) years you will receive four (4) weeks of paid time off. This does NOT count against your PTO hours.
  • DailyPay is a company sponsored benefit that allows employees to voluntarily access a portion of their base wages in advance of their pay date. 
  • On site gym access