Juvenile Teaching Assistant

Millenniumsoft, Inc; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 14 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Millenniumsoft, Inc. seeks a Juvenile Teaching Assistant to support a corrections education program. The role centers on supervising students when teachers are absent and reporting to the School Principal.

Responsibilities include tracking attendance, guiding assignments, and maintaining daily records while ensuring safe, organized classrooms. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be prepared for required trainings and certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must pass all drug tests.
• Must complete all required training and certifications.
• Highly desired: Substitute teaching permit.

Responsibilities

• Take attendance, monitor behavior, track assignments.
• Guide students in completing tasks left by the classroom teacher.
• Support classroom instruction and supervise student work.
• Participate in faculty meetings and treatment team reporting.
• Follow incident policies to prevent injury or property damage.
• Maintain confidentiality and operate school equipment.
• Collaborate with departments to enhance the learning environment.
• Develop and review reports in line with department policies.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Attend and complete all required training and certifications.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attendance

Classroom management

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Title/Role: Juvenile Teaching Assistant

Worksite Address: 2407 N. County Road 500 W La Porte, IN 46350

CAI Contract Manager (CAI Use Only): Anna Zelko

Engagement Type: Contract

Pay Rate: $ 0.01-18.50 / hr

Job Summary

Teaching Assistant needed in the Education Department of a juvenile correctional facility, supervising classroom students in the absence of the classroom teacher and reporting directly to the School Principal.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Take attendance, monitor behavior, track assignments, and maintain daily records
• Guide students in completing assignments left by the classroom teacher and support classroom instruction
• Manage the classroom effectively and supervise daily student work, evaluating individual knowledge achievement
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, and multidisciplinary treatment team reporting
• Follow critical incident policies to prevent injury, escape, or property damage
• Maintain confidentiality and operate job-related equipment
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance the student learning environment
• Develop and review clear, accurate reports in compliance with departmental policies
• Build positive working relationships with students, staff, contractual personnel, interns, volunteers, and community agencies
• Attend and complete all required training and certifications
• Perform related duties as assigned

Experience

• Experience working with students in an educational setting (highly desired)

Key Skills

• Ability to implement daily/weekly teacher lesson plans in the educator’s absence
• Ability to create a positive, growth-oriented learning environment
• Strong oral and written communication
• Effective teamwork and ability to accept supervision/constructive feedback
• Ability to maintain and control educational department supplies, equipment, and tools

Eligibility & Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Must pass all drug tests
• Must complete all required training and certifications
• Highly desired: Substitute teaching permit