TEACHER ASSISTANT (Part-time)

Exciting part-time job opportunities offering tuition reimbursement!

Hawkswood School a NJ approved private school for students with disabilities is searching for part-time Teacher Assistants to work with students on the autism spectrum and students with multiple disabilities ages 3 through 21. This is a wonderful opportunity for matriculated students to gain valuable job experience earn a competitive hourly wage and obtain tuition reimbursement.

Teacher Assistants work closely with students under the direction of the classroom teacher and therapists in meeting each students individual program goals through academics functional communication skills social skills and behavioral support.

Please visit our websiteHawkswood School Website to learn about who we are and what we do.

The employment of Teacher Assistants is a well-established and successful practice in education. At Hawkswood we recognize the value of Teacher Assistantships for educating college and university students as developing professionals in training and for the important roles Teacher Assistants serve in interacting with inspiring and helping Hawkswood students and for providing critical support to teachers.

Work hours (mornings or afternoons):
Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. for a total of 18.75 hours per week
OR
Monday Friday 11:30 a.m. 3:15 p.m. for a total of 18.75 hours per week

(additional scheduling adjustments are available)

EOE M/F Hawkswood School is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Requirements:

• The Teacher Assistant must be a matriculated college student and must maintain a 3.0 grade point average.
• Must hold a minimum of a High School Diploma
• Previous experience with special needs children or adults is helpful.

Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of matriculation and grade point average as well as complete a physical and drug screen and a NJ Department of Education criminal history background check.

Compensation:starting at $15.49 per hour. Increases are based upon experience and achievement of credit hours.

Benefits:

Tuition Reimbursement of 18 credits per academic year not to exceed $9900 per academic year based upon the reimbursement rates in Hawkswood School policy.

EOE M/F Hawkswood School is an equal opportunity employer.