Paraprofessional

Berkshirejobs; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance: Up to $425 per/1,

Student Loan Pay Down Program

403(b) Retirement Plan

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Child Care Reimbursement

Access to Hillcrest on-site dental

40% off gym membership

Paid training

Job summary

Hillcrest Educational Centers in Great Barrington, MA is seeking a Teacher's Assistant to help ensure a safe, structured learning environment while supporting students with unique behavioral, health, and learning needs throughout their school day.

You will work with teachers and therapeutic staff to help students develop academic, social, and life skills and contribute to a collaborative team focused on student success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supporting classroom teachers and therapeutic staff.
• Ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all students.
• Encouraging positive behavior and personal growth.
• Helping students develop academic, social, and life skills.
• Contributing to a collaborative team focused on student success.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Make an Impact. Build a Career. Start Here.

Are you someone who enjoys working with young people and wants a job where you can truly make a difference? Join our team as aTeacher's Assistantand help support students with unique behavioral, health, and learning needs as they grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

AtHillcrest Educational Centers, you’ll work alongside experienced educators and therapeutic professionals to create a safe, structured, and encouraging environment where students can build confidence, develop life skills, and reach their full potential.

This position is a greatfirst job out of school, astable long-term role, or astepping stone toward a career in education, psychology, counseling, or human services. If you’re patient, compassionate, and passionate about helping youth succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more about the work we do: https://hillcrestec.org/

This job is located in Great Barrington, MA

Schedule

Monday – Friday | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule that supports work-life balance.

Compensation

$22.00 – $25.25 per hour

Additional earnings opportunities:

• $1,040 raiseupon passing the ParaPro Assessment

• $1,500 referral bonusfor every full-time referral who is hired

Benefits Beyond the Ordinary

Financial & Career Support

• Tuition Assistance:Up to$425 per credit hour(up to $1,275 for a 3-credit course)

• Student Loan Pay Down Programto help reduce college debt

• 403(b) Retirement Planto help you plan for your financial future

Health & Wellness

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Programfor support during life’s challenges

• Generous Paid Time Off

Unique Perks

• Child Care Reimbursementpaid quarterly

• Access toHillcrest’s on-site dental officewith convenient payroll deduction

• 40% off gym membershipat Bousquet Sport

• Paid trainingto fully prepare you for your role

What You'll Do

As a Teaching Assistant, you will help ensure a safe, structured learning environment while supporting students throughout their school day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting classroom teachers and therapeutic staff

• Ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all students

• Encouraging positive behavior and personal growth

• Helping students develop academic, social, and life skills

• Contributing to a collaborative team focused on student success

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Hillcrest Educational Centersis proud to be anEqual Opportunity Employerand is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.