Bilingual Educational Assistant for Youth

The Methodist Home of Kentucky; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Home of Kentucky is seeking a Teacher’s Assistant to support Lead and Secondary Teachers in classrooms, providing 1:1 assistance and administrative support. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and a bilingual Spanish/English approach to engage youth effectively.

Responsibilities include assisting with admission and discharge processes, maintaining records, and helping deliver quality educational services during school hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; minimum 1 year of experience working with youth.
• Fluent in Spanish and English preferred.
• Experience with diverse populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead and Secondary Teachers delivering educational services.
• Provide classroom support during instructional activities and individual learning.
• Observe and report student progress to teachers; assist with admissions/discharges as needed.
• Maintain educational records and documentation.
• Assist with classroom operations and compliance with policies.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Office skills

Communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Methodist Home of Kentucky is seeking a Teacher’s Assistant to support Lead and Secondary Teachers in classrooms, providing 1:1 assistance and administrative support. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and a bilingual Spanish/English approach to engage youth effectively.

Responsibilities include assisting with admission and discharge processes, maintaining records, and helping deliver quality educational services during school hours.