Teaching Assistant

Description $28–33/hour | Part-Time, 20 hrs/week | Petaluma, CA Mon–Fri, approx. 12:30–4:30pm | Residential Program for Neurodivergent Teens About The Role Muir Wood is hiring a part-time Teaching Assistant (internally titled Academic Coordinator) for our Sonoma Mountain residential program serving neurodivergent boys ages 12–17. Staying connected to school is part of how teens heal. You’ll keep the classroom calm and structured, help students stay engaged with coursework from their home schools, and adapt day-to-day learning support to each student’s strengths, communication style, and sensory needs. This is an academic support role working alongside academic and clinical leadership — no teaching credential or clinical license required. Academic programming runs about 2.5 hours per day, with additional scheduled time for lesson prep, progress tracking, and school coordination. The program has six beds today and will grow to 12. Why Join Us Small classroom — up to six students, not a crowded school settingCompetitive pay for part-time academic support workSpecialized program supporting neurodivergent teens in a structured, affirming environmentCollaborative team alongside academic leadership, therapists, and care staffGain experience toward careers in education, special education, psychology, or counselingWork that matters — helping teens and families through some of the hardest moments of their lives What You’ll Do Support and supervise daily academic blocks for up to six residents, promoting engagement and consistent routineHelp teens access and complete assignments from their home schools or approved online coursework, including individualized assistance and basic tutoringAdapt materials, pacing, instructions, and classroom setup to students’ learning profiles, attention needs, and sensory preferencesTrack assignments, participation, progress, and barriers to learning with academic leadershipCommunicate with the Director of Academics, Clinical Director, and care team about academic progress and emerging concernsSupport coordination with home schools and families under the direction of academic leadershipMaintain a respectful, predictable, strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming learning environmentFollow program policies for documentation, confidentiality, safety, and escalation of concerns Requirements What We’re Looking For: Must Have High school diploma or equivalentComfortable assisting students across varied academic subjects and online learning platformsStrong organization, patience, and communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team Preferred Experience supporting adolescents in a classroom, tutoring, special education, or youth development settingExperience with neurodivergent teens, including autism, ADHD, or learning differencesCollege coursework or degree in education, psychology, or a related field About Muir Wood We provide trauma-informed, relationship-centered residential treatment for teens ages 12–17. Our Sonoma Mountain program offers a structured, affirming environment where neurodivergent teens can build on their unique strengths — guided by a team of educators, clinicians, and direct care staff. Muir Wood Teen Treatment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.