TEACHER ASSISTANT (MESA)

Child Crisis Arizona; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Child Crisis Arizona in Mesa, AZ is hiring a Residential Teacher Assistant for our Emergency Shelters. The role supports teachers, supervises youth, and helps implement educational activities in a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, English/Spanish bilingual capabilities, a valid Arizona driver’s license, 1+ year youth supervision experience, fingerprint clearance, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• English/Spanish bilingual required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year experience supervising youth
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and ability to operate shelter vehicles
• At least 21 years old
• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Maintain shelter and licensing training
• Computer proficiency
• Excellent organizational skills
• Time management and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with educational activities
• Supervise children in a safe, engaging environment
• Support developmental assessments
• Maintain compliance with ORR and licensing standards
• Follow agency behavior management protocols
• Help youths build essential life skills

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer proficiency

Time management

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Fingerprint clearance

Age 21+

Youth supervision

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $22.31 - $22.31 HourlyTravel Percentage: Negligible Job Shift: DaySince 1977, Child Crisis Arizona has been a symbol of hope, responding to the call of our community to prevent and intervene in child abuse and neglect. With unwavering dedication, we have nurtured and strengthened families, evolving our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. Our mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect by creating strong and successful families.

Our residential programs are ready to hire Bilingual Teachers Assistant to join the team in our Emergency Shelters.

We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and dependable individuals that are committed to building a culture of kindness for the children receiving services.

Join our team in supporting children in a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The Teacher Assistant works closely with classroom teachers to help implement educational activities, supervise children, support developmental assessments, and maintain compliance with ORR and licensing standards. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about working with youth, enjoys making a positive impact, and thrives in a collaborative, multicultural setting. Utilizing agency established behavior management protocols and procedures you will support the youth and assist in building essential life skills.

Qualifications

• English /Spanish bilingual capabilities required
• Education must consist of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least 1-year experience supervising, nurturing / caring / meeting basic needs for youth (other than your own)
• Must have valid Arizona Driver’s license, exhibit the ability to operate shelter vans and/or vehicles safely and be able to be added to company auto policy
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must be able to display verbal and written communication skills that meet the requirements of the position and needs of youths Must maintain all shelter and licensing training and certification requirements
• Must have computer knowledge / proficiency
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

As a valued member of our team, Child Crisis Arizona will provide you:

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Heath Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Generous amount of PTO
• Staff Appreciation Activities
• Training and ongoing professional development opportunities

***Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.