Teacher Assistant (Behavioral Health school)

Arbor Associates; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

AD&D

Sick time

Job summary

Arbor Associates in Providence, RI is seeking a Teacher Assistant (Behavioral Health School) to support individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.

The role involves assisting with daily living activities, promoting community engagement, and teaching life skills within a structured school environment. Monday is required, with additional days flexible to fit your schedule. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage along with disability and sick time.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities — personal care, mobility, meals, and dressing — with patience and consistency
• Help the people you support connect with their community through social activities, relationship-building, and skill development
• Encourage independence by teaching practical life skills and supporting personal, educational, and vocational goals
• Keep accurate, timely records of care provided, health observations, and progress toward individual goals
• Stay in close communication with your team, families, and care providers — including a clear handoff at the end of every shift

Job description

Teacher Assistant (Behavioral Health School) "Done by 3. Pick Your Days. Make a Difference."\

Location: Providence, RI Salary Range (Hourly): $20.00/hr Shift: 8:15am – 3:00pm Schedule: Monday required; additional days flexible per your availability

Reasons to Join Arbor

• $20.00/hr — paid weekly, direct deposit
• Shifts run 8:15am–3:00pm, so you're home when it matters most
• Monday is required; remaining days are flexible — build a schedule around your family, not the other way around
• Purpose-driven work: you're making a genuine difference in the lives of individuals with autism and developmental disabilities
• Dedicated staff support available to you — you're never walking into a shift without support

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D, and sick time are available to qualifying employees.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities — personal care, mobility, meals, and dressing — with patience and consistency
• Help the people you support connect with their community through social activities, relationship-building, and skill development
• Encourage independence by teaching practical life skills and supporting personal, educational, and vocational goals
• Keep accurate, timely records of care provided, health observations, and progress toward individual goals
• Stay in close communication with your team, families, and care providers — including a clear handoff at the end of every shift