Teacher's Assistant

About the role

In this position, you will convey your passion for educating others with a dynamic team by working with our students in a residential treatment setting specializing in trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students in developing effective coping strategies.
• Help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued through activities like cooking, banking, and vocational skills.
• Support students in developing life skills necessary for success in their next steps.
• Provide enriching academic assistance for teachers and students in a Special Education setting.
• Contribute to a therapeutic atmosphere by providing physical interventions and verbal de-escalations.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Special Education or Mental Health setting experience preferred.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license due to the requirement of transporting students.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

Special Education or Mental Health setting experience strongly preferred. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be available to work evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a supportive and therapeutic environment.
• Experience with physical interventions and verbal de-escalation techniques.

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language fluently.
• Reimbursement for professional license registration costs.
• Affordable Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matching and pension after 5 years.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition rates for professional development.
• Employee wellness benefits including access to engagement groups and self-care resources.
• Gentleman paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in the first year.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour. The actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, and qualifications.

Schedule

Shifts may include evenings, holidays, and weekends.