🌟 Family Teachers (Individuals or Couples) – Live-In Youth Mentors 🌟Location: Mooseheart, IL (38 miles west of Chicago)Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can change lives every day? Mooseheart Child City & School is hiring Family Teachers (live-in caregivers / youth mentors / residential counselors) to provide guidance, structure, and support for children and teens in a safe, family-style home environment.This unique role is perfect for individuals or married couples who want to make a lasting impact as positive role models, child care professionals, and life skill teachers.✨ Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct care and supervision for at-risk youth in a residential settingCreate a supportive, structured home environment that promotes growth and stabilityTeach life skills, problem-solving, and healthy communicationSupport children through emotional and behavioral challengesPlan family meals, recreational activities, and enrichment opportunitiesManage household responsibilities: budgeting, shopping, transportation, and appointmentsCollaborate with a team of youth care workers, educators, and staff📅 Work ScheduleLive-in residential caregiver roleRotating schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off (with an extra day off every 4 weeks)Daily routine includes:Morning: Preparing youth for schoolSchool hours: Paperwork, meetings, training, personal timeAfternoons/Evenings: Homework help, meals, family activities, life skills, relaxationWeekends/Summers: Outings, sports, volunteering, and family traditions💵 Pay & BenefitsSalary: $43,500–$45,000FREE housing and utilities plus monthly household budgetComprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k)Paid training, vacation, and sick leaveOpportunities for bonuses availableCompany vehicle for work-related useOpportunity to create lasting family experiences with youth✅ RequirementsAge 21 or olderHigh school diploma or equivalentValid driver's license & clean driving recordAbility to pass background check & psychological evaluationWillingness to complete 3-week paid trainingCommitment to smoke-free and weapon-free campus policies❤️ About MooseheartSince 1913, Mooseheart has been a residential child care community dedicated to giving at-risk youth the opportunity for a brighter future. Our 1,000-acre campus provides children and teens (infancy through high school) with a safe home, supportive mentors, and access to education and enrichment.Family Teachers are the heart of our mission-acting as live-in mentors, caregivers, and role models who help children grow into confident, capable young adults.