Teachers Assistant Transitions Program

Cherry Hill, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 21 - 22

Posted on: 02-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Teacher Assistant Transitions Program

Part-Time/Non-Exempt

Location: Cherry Hill NJ

Compensation Range: $21-22.00/per hour

Reports to: Program Supervisor

Position Summary:

The Teacher Assistant will work closely with the educational and clinical staff in our Transitions program to provide individualized support to students implement lesson plans and contribute to a safe and therapeutic classroom environment. This position requires a flexible and adaptable individual who can handle diverse student needs and maintain professionalism in challenging situations.

First Children Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teacher Assistant to support teachers counselors and students in our therapeutic education program for grades 7 to 12. This role is crucial in creating a positive and supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth and emotional well-being in students who experience anxiety school refusal and other mental health issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of students and possess patience empathy and a genuine understanding of the challenges faced by students who are struggling to be successful in school.

Job Responsibilities:

Student Support: Provide individual and small group support to students academically socially and emotionally as directed by the teacher and therapeutic team.
Classroom Management: Assist the teacher in maintaining a structured and organized classroom environment including managing student behavior and implementing classroom rules.
Lesson Implementation: Support the teacher in implementing lesson plans including preparing materials assisting with activities and providing feedback to students.
Therapeutic Support: Implement strategies and techniques as directed by the therapeutic team to support students emotional regulation and social skills development.
Observation and Documentation: Observe and document student progress behavior and emotional responses sharing information with the teacher and therapeutic team.
Communication: Communicate effectively with students parents teachers therapists and other staff members.
Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team including teachers therapists counselors and administrators.
Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student information.
Professional Development: Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge related to working with students with mental health needs.
Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher therapeutic team or administration.

Team:

This role will be part of thecare team reporting to the program supervisor.

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelors degree in education psychology social work or a related field preferred.
NJ Substitute Teacher certification is recommended
Experience working with children or adolescents particularly those with mental health needs is highly desirable.
Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn about various mental health diagnoses and related challenges associated with school refusal.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Patience empathy and a genuine desire to support students growth and well-being.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in challenging situations.
Ability to follow directions and implement strategies consistently.
CPR and First Aid certification preferred (training may be provided).

Benefits:

Our benefit package includes medical dental and vision plans vacation/sick pay life insurance short & long-term disability access to EAP and discount plans 401(k) retirement plan and employee referral bonus plan.

Who we are:

First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion dedication and determination.

EEO:First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment email us at your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.

Teacher Assistant Transitions ProgramPart-Time/Non-ExemptLocation: Cherry Hill NJCompensation Range: $21-22.00/per hourReports to: Program SupervisorPosition Summary:The Teacher Assistant will work closely with the educational and clinical staff in our Transitions program to provide individualized ...