Teacher Assistant

The Guild For Human Services; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance on first day

403b Retirement Plan

Paid Time off

Job summary

The Guild for Human Services is hiring Teacher Assistants to support students in a classroom setting at The Guild School in Massachusetts. Starting pay ranges by education level, with step increases for experience and an average overall pay around $18+ per hour.

Candidates should have a strong desire to mentor, encourage, and guide students toward independence and improved quality of life. Responsibilities include direct instruction, social and vocational skill development, and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience teaching students with mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Massachusetts CORI check required.
• Reliable transportation to residential homes in MA.
• Ability to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals with limited cognition.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and support to students in academics, social skills, self-care (ADLs), and vocational tasks.
• Teach generalization in skill development and community integration.
• Assist in behavioral interventions/CPI training.

Skills

Mentoring

Classroom support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Guild for Human Services strives to provide services and always be an advocate for both youth and adults with uncommon needs. Through education, community integration, and residential programming with our stronly held mission to Educate, Encourage, and Empower individuals in our around-the-clock services.

Job Description

TEACHER ASSISTANTS -

Starting Pay**

High School Diplomaw/ 0 years experience =$16.00

Associate's Degreew/ 0 years experience =$16.32

Bachelor's Degreew/ 0 years experience =$16.82

Step increases for every year of relevant experience. Average starting salary $17.21per hour

Summary:Teacher Assistants (TA) assist work within a classroom setting at The Guild School. Guiding and mentoring these students can bring enormous personal and job satisfaction! You can become an integral part of their growth, independence, and quality of life. The ideal candidate has a strong desire to create positive impacts on their individuals’ lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. A Guild TA earns an average of $18.25 per hour based on education, experience level, and holiday pay.

Duties may include:

• Provide direct instruction and support to students in the areas of academics, social skills, self-care (ADLs), and vocational tasks
• Teach generalization in skill development and community integration
• Assist in behavioral interventions/and be able to perform C.P.I. (physical intervention training provided)

Why work at The Guild...

~Stable Employment
~Competitive Wages including annual equity reviews and
~Health Insurance on the first day of employment.

• The Guild pays for 77% of the cost of your insurance.

~403b Retirement Plan

• Upon meeting eligibility the Guild contributes 3% of an employee’s annual salary.
• Employee 100% vested upon entering the plan

~Generous Paid Time off PTO includes vacation time, 8 Floating Holidays, 13 `Paid Holidays and 8 Personal Days annually.
~Professional Development Opportunities including Tuition assistance, Critical Education funding, and In house training department

Qualifications

• Bachelor preferred
• Training or experience teaching skills to a students who have mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities
• A valid driver’s license
• Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
• Reliable transportation to residential homes located in Massachusetts
• Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.