Teacher Aide

Youth Consultation Service; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO 8-9 weeks

Life/Disability insurance

403(b) savings and investment plans

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service in Montclair is seeking a Teacher Aide to support the Sawtelle Learning Center, which serves students with autistic spectrum disorder ages 3-21. The program uses ABA techniques with 3-3.5 hours of individualized instruction daily and maintains a high staff-to-student ratio to ensure structured learning.

Responsibilities include classroom support, supervision, and assisting with centers under the Teacher's guidance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 60+ college credits or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Teacher aide experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting school with all aspects of classroom responsibilities and supervision of students during the school day. School hours are 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 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

Skills

Patience

Classroom supervision

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60+ college credits

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.

These are just some of the words to describe what it's like working at YCS. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.

Do you share the same qualities?

YCS is currently seeking Teacher Aide's to service Sawtelle Learning Center in Montclair.The YCS Sawtelle Learning Center offers outstanding educational and related services for students with autistic spectrum disorder, ages 3-21. The schools offer a high degree of structure, excellent staff to student ratio and the systematic use of behavioral teaching techniques. Every aspect of the student’s day incorporates the theories of applied behavior analysis (ABA) with an average of 3-3.5 hours of individualized instruction (discrete trial teaching) per day.

Duties Include:

• Assisting school with all aspects of classroom responsibilities and supervision of students during the school day. School hours are 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 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 aide experience preferred
• 60+ college credits or a Bachelor's Degree preferred

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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 8-9 weeks of Paid time off
• Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs
• 403 (B) savings and investment plans
• Potential public service loan forgiveness

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