Teacher's Assistant

Green Chimneys; Brewster (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Green Chimneys School in Brewster, MA is seeking a Teacher Assistant to provide a structured learning experience in a special education setting. You will support a 12-student class, assist with managing routines, and accompany students to horse riding and swimming activities.

The role is Monday through Friday, with work hours around 7:30-3:30 or 8:00-4:00, and is full-time with benefits. Collaboration with the education department is essential to help students achieve daily and long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or Special Education, or High School diploma with related experience.
• Ability to teach, redirect behaviors and manage a group of students.

Responsibilities

• Takes students to program classes such as horse riding and swimming.
• Collaborates with the education department to implement the program schedule.
• Assists in maintaining classroom behavior and providing structure throughout the school day.

Skills

Teaching

Behavior management

Group supervision

Education

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or Special Education

High School diploma with related childcare experience

Job description

Mission:We strive to give our clients support, resources, and the ability to heal through the work of animal-assisted therapy and nature-based learning all while developing the skills and confidence to grow into independent young adults.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Role Overview:Green Chimneys School offers an enriched academic environment with a vast array of innovative programming, including life skills, music and art, therapeutic animal-assisted activities, and outdoor education, all based in experiential learning. The fully integrated approach to education at Green Chimneys includes Academics, Therapeutic Education, Clinical & Related Services, Animal & Nature programs, and Vocational Education.The Teacher Assistant provides a structured learning experience and atmosphere in the classrooms assigned. The Teacher's Assistant position is Monday through Friday, working either 7:30-3:30 pm or 8-4 pm depending on your preference. In this role, you will be working in a special education classroom with 12 students, 1 Teacher, and another Teacher Assistant. You will be the additional support to help manage classroom behaviors and provide structure throughout the school day. Other job responsibilities include taking your students to their program classes such as horse riding, and swimming, and working collaboratively with the education department. Being a Teacher Assistant at Green Chimneys is a rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long-term goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors or Associates Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or Special Education; or High School diploma with some years of education or related experience in childcare. Preferredskills include demonstrating the ability to teach, redirect behaviors, and manage a group of students. Hourly Range:$16.01 - $21.35 Depending on level of education.This is a full time benefit eligible role.