Teaching Assistant (TA)

Acadia Healthcare; Louisville (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a classroom support staff member at Village Behavioral Health to assist with educational tasks for adolescents. The role involves direct interaction with teachers and students, focusing on enhancing educational outcomes in a behavioral health context. Applicants should possess at least a high school diploma and demonstrate preferred skills in problem-solving and teamwork. Competitive hourly rate and benefits package included.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with teachers and assist with classroom management.
• Communicate with staff, parents, and students regarding academic plans.
• Act as Substitute Teacher as needed and assist Education Director.

Skills

Problem Solving

Safety Minded

Communication

Team Player

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Louisville TN 0306
Village Behavioral Health
2431 Jones Bend Road
Louisville, TN 37777, USA

Louisville TN 0306
Village Behavioral Health
2431 Jones Bend Road
Louisville, TN 37777, USA

Village Behavioral Health is a psychiatric residential treatment center that offers a full spectrum of treatment options for children and adolescents ages 10-17. A uniqueness about Village Behavioral Health is that we use nature as part of our therapeutic process. We are nestled in Louisville, TN right on the Tennessee River spread out over 65 wooded acres.

This position will:

• Work directly with teachers, assists with classroom management, schedule, lesson planning, working towards positive educational outcomes.
• Communicate daily with staff members, parents, guardians, teachers, therapists, and/or administrators regarding Academic Plan.
• Administer and grade assessments.
• Plan/coordinate educational field trips.
• Act as Substitute Teacher when teaching staff is out. Assist the Education Director with daily functions of the department.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, 7-year criminal background screen, finger print screen, MVR screen, work history and reference check.
• Experience working in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Pay rate: $15.25/hour

Schedule: 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Problem Solving

Novice

Safety Minded

Novice

Communication

Novice

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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Education

Required

High School/GED or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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