Bilingual Trauma-Informed Education Assistant

Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes is seeking a Teachers Assistant to support Lead and Secondary Teachers in classrooms, assist with admissions and assessments, and provide direct, child-facing educational services on-site during school hours.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, effective communication, and cultural responsiveness to Youth. A bilingual (Spanish/English) capability is preferred, with a high school diploma and at least 1 year of youth experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with a minimum of 1 year of experience working with youth.
• Fluency in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead and Secondary Teachers in delivering educational services and instructional support.
• Provide classroom assistance during instructional activities and individual learning support.
• Observe and monitor students’ academic progress and communicate concerns to teachers.
• Administer educational admission and discharge assessments as needed, using interpretation services when necessary.
• Provide direct, child-facing educational services on-site during school hours.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Office software

Job description

Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes is seeking a Teachers Assistant to support Lead and Secondary Teachers in classrooms, assist with admissions and assessments, and provide direct, child-facing educational services on-site during school hours.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, effective communication, and cultural responsiveness to Youth. A bilingual (Spanish/English) capability is preferred, with a high school diploma and at least 1 year of youth experience.