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.

Full Time employees hired will be eligible for a $100.00 monthly auto stipend for 12 months and a $500.00 sign-on bonus after they complete 6 months of service. Part Time employees are eligible for a $250.00 sign on bonus after 90 days of service.

 

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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: Full Time Youth Counselor with High School Diploma $16.00/HR, Full Time Youth Counselor with Bachelor’s Degree $17.00/HR, Full Time Overnight $16.00/HR, Part-time Youth Counselor $15.00/HR, Part-Time Overnight $15.00/HR
  • 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