Teacher Aide

TEACHER AIDE

Orefield, PA

Full Time, M-F Days

Job Summary

The Teacher Aide is responsible for providing overall assistance to the teacher by assisting in designing and delivering instructional systems and therapeutic treatment plans for school-age children. The Teacher Aide is responsible to provide A.M. residential assistance and supervision of students during A.M. and P.M. transportation.

Job Duties/ Essential Functions

• Assist the Teacher with instructional planning and implementation, keeping records, setting up activities, and any other duties deemed necessary by the teacher.
• Support implementation of the behavior modification system and provide crisis prevention techniques within the classroom. Provide supervision whenever necessary.
• Fully perform restraints as necessary when ordered by a licensed professional using the current approved KidsPeace restraint methodology on youth who may weigh in excess of 250 pounds and who are verbally or physically threatening or otherwise presenting a threat to themselves or others.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications (Education, Training and Experiences)

1. High School Diploma Required.
2. Pursuant of an Associate/bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
3. Must be at least 21 years of age.
4. Valid driver's license required.
5. Ability to obtain SCM certification and CPR/First Aid certification during New Associate Orientation.

Rate: $15-$18 hourly, opportunities to work in the summer

KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:

· Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.

· Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.

· Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.

· Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!

· An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.

KidsPeace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity.