Assistant Day Teacher Counselor

Holston Home for Children; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Holston Home for Children in Greeneville, TN, is seeking an Assistant Day Teacher Counselor to support the residential treatment program and River Academy classroom activities. The role involves providing primary care to children in residential settings, ensuring their safety and well-being, and delivering direct care as needed.

Requirements include a minimum high school diploma with one year of experience; 21 years of age or older; experience with children/adolescents; and physical capacity to

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience working with children and/or adolescents is required.
• Must have the physical health and capacity to demonstrate regular job attendance and when necessary to physically manage clients' aggressive or self-injurious behavior.

Responsibilities

• The assistant supports the residential treatment program and the River Academy classroom teacher.
• They are to provide primary care to the children in residential.
• They are to ensure the safety and well‑being of the children and provide any necessary direct care.

Skills

Child care experience

Safety awareness

Communication with youth

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in social services preferred

Job description

Position:Assistant Day Teacher Counselor

Location: Greeneville, TN

Job Id:320

# of Openings:1

The assistant supports the residential treatment program and the River Academy classroom teacher. The ADTC is also responsible for providing primary care to the children in residential. They are to ensure the safety and well‑being of the children and provide any necessary direct care.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience. A bachelor's degree in social services is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience working with children and/or adolescents is required.
• Must have the physical health and capacity to demonstrate regular job attendance and when necessary to physically manage clients' aggressive or self‑injurious behavior.

Schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Holston Home for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Holston

Holston Home for Children, founded in 1895, provides hope and healing for a brighter future by sharing the love of Jesus to children and their families struggling with life's challenges.

To learn more about Holston's ministry and services, please visit our website at https://www.holstonhome.org/.

Job Type: Full-time