Teacher Aide

SCO Family of Services; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support students with special needs. This role involves working closely with teachers to prepare lesson materials and assist students in mastering assignments. Ideal candidates will have a strong belief in the potential for growth and change in children and adolescents, along with the necessary certification. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young individuals. Join a team committed to providing unconditional care and life-changing results in a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision and Dental

100% agency paid life insurance

403B retirement plan

Generous PTO package

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on phone services

Qualifications

• NYS Teacher Assistant Certification is mandatory.
• Experience working with children or adolescents is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in coordinating instructional efforts and preparing lesson materials.
• Tutor and supervise students to reinforce learning concepts.
• Conduct demonstrations for skills such as sports and handicrafts.

Skills

NYS Teacher Assistant Certification

Experience with children/adolescents

Strong belief in growth and change

Job description

The Theresa Paplin School is a non-diploma bound, New York State certified special education school that serves adolescents and young adults who are dually diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance as well as a developmental disability. Students live at our Ottilie Residential Treatment Facility or attend as day students referred by New York City Department of Education school districts. The school teaches functional, academic and vocational skills based on each individual’s abilities.

As a Teacher Assistant, you will:

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.

Ideal Candidates must possess:
NYS Teacher Assistant Certification

Clean and Valid driver’s license
Experience working with children or adolescents (preferred)
A strong belief in others ability to grow and change

Benefits include:

Medical insurance, Vision and Dental (for FT staff), 100% agency paid life insurance, 403B retirement plan, generous PTO package, paid training, tuition reimbursement, discounts on phone services & more!!

SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.

About the company

SCO gets young children off to a good start, launches youth into adulthood, strengthens families and unlocks potential for people with special needs. Extraordinary reach. Unconditional care. Life-changing results.