Teacher Aide

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance and disability benefits

403(b) savings and investment plans

Potential public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

An educational organization based in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Teacher Aide to support students with behavioral, emotional, and social challenges. The role involves classroom responsibilities, providing daily care, and assisting with learning activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference for those with Teacher aide experience and college credits. YCS offers a competitive compensation package including health benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Teacher aide experience is preferred.
• 60+ college credits or a Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Substitute Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of classroom responsibilities and supervision of students.
• Provide quality daily care and supervision of students.
• Assist with learning centers and designated classroom activities.
• Staff will be expected to assist the students’ development and trust in adults, through the use of positive reinforcement and praise.
• Attend all school in‑services and professional development.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Positive reinforcement

Communication with students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60+ college credits or Bachelor's Degree

Sub Cert preferred

Job description

Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.

These are just some of the words to describe the attributes of YCS employees. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.

Do you share the same qualities?

The YCS George Washington School in Hackensack is currently hiring a Teacher Aide. GWS is a department of education approved private school for classified students with behavioral, emotional and social challenges. We have been successfully educating students ages 5 - 15, grades K - 9, for over 30 years. We are seeking candidates to work an 11 month school year at our George Washington School (GWS) located in Hackensack, NJ.

Duties Include

• Assisting school with all aspects of classroom responsibilities and supervision of students during the school day. School hours are 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mon‑Fri.
• Providing quality daily care and supervision of students.
• Assisting with learning centers and any other designated classroom activities with the supervision of the Teacher.
• Staff will be expected to assist the students’ development and trust in adults, through the use of positive reinforcement and praise.
• Attend all school in‑services and professional development.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Teacher aid experience preferred.
• 60+ college credits or a Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Sub Cert preferred.

YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs.
• 403(b) savings and investment plans.
• Potential public service loan forgiveness.