Part Time Youth Services Teacher's Aide

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is seeking a part-time Teacher’s Aide to assist a licensed classroom teacher at the Youth Services Center. You will support instruction, prepare materials, and help students understand lessons aligned with Indiana Academic Standards.

Responsibilities include small-group or one-on-one support, communication with students' schools and teachers, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of youth work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong office, computer and communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance and instructional methods.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed teacher with instruction and clerical tasks.
• Prepare materials and oversee activities to support lessons.
• Support students in small groups or one-on-one.
• Communicate with students’ schools of origin and teachers.
• Work with students at different academic levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Office skills

Computer skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation skills

Confidentiality

Motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

TEACHER’S AIDE

Department: Youth Services Center FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification/Level: Part-Time Date: 1/26/2021

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Teacher’s Aide assists the licensed classroom teacher with instructional support services to the teacher necessary to educate students placed at the Youth Services Center. Instruction must incorporate Indiana’s Academic Standards that align with federal and state standards as required by law. This position is not covered as defined by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

Essential Functions

• Supports and assists the licensed classroom teacher with instruction and clerical tasks.
• Prepares materials and equipment for activities and oversees instructional activities to help students understand lessons.
• Assists and works with students who need additional instruction either in small groups or with one student at a time.
• May communicate with each student’s school of origin and teachers.
• Access and work with students at all different academic levels at any given time.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of experience working with youth or young adults
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Must have strong office, computer and oral and written communication skills
• Possess knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, general instructional methods and techniques and basic subjects taught within District schools, including, but not limited to, arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading
• Strong de-escalation skills and ability to be patient with abused, neglected and delinquent youth
• Responsive to quickly changing dynamics within a classroom setting
• Ability to motivate students to learn
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check

Personal Work Relationships

The Teacher’s Aide maintains frequent contact with the Youth Services Center Teacher, other County employees, neglected, abused and troubled youth regarding instructional and educational support and with student’s school of origin and teachers.

Working Conditions

The Teacher’s Aide position requires some lifting, bending, pushing and/or pulling loads, reaching over head, kneeling and exposure to dangerous equipment and chemicals. Frequent typing including transcription and proofreading and attention to detail, monitoring equipment and detailed inspection are required. The Teacher’s Aide has frequent interactions with hostile and aggressive youth.

Supervision

None

Licensing

None

Immediate Supervisor

Program Manager

Hours

8:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (3.5 hours/day)

Position follows Northwest Allen County School schedule

Eeo Category

0801

Workers’s Comp Code

8842

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.