Youth Education Aide — Motivational Class Support (Part-Time)

Memorial Coliseum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth Services Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a part-time Teacher's Aide to support licensed classroom teachers with instructional tasks and materials preparation. The role involves working with students of varying abilities, communicating with schools of origin, and maintaining confidentiality. 8:15 a.m.

to 11:45 a.m., 3.5 hours per day, with de-escalation and youth-support skills valued. The position emphasizes patience with youth, confidentiality, and teamwork, under the Program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of experience working with youth or young adults.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Strong office, computer and oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices and basic subjects taught in district schools.
• Strong de-escalation skills and ability to be patient with abused, neglected and delinquent youth.
• Responsive to quickly changing dynamics within a classroom setting.
• Ability to motivate students to learn.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Supports and assists the licensed classroom teacher with instruction and clerical tasks.
• Prepares materials and equipment for activities and oversees instructional activities to help students understand lessons.
• Assists and works with students who need additional instruction either in small groups or with one student at a time.
• May communicate with each student's school of origin and teachers.
• Access and work with students at all different academic levels at any given time.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Office skills

Communication

De-escalation

Motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Office software

Job description

Youth Services Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a part-time Teacher's Aide to support licensed classroom teachers with instructional tasks and materials preparation. The role involves working with students of varying abilities, communicating with schools of origin, and maintaining confidentiality. 8:15 a.m.

to 11:45 a.m., 3.5 hours per day, with de-escalation and youth-support skills valued. The position emphasizes patience with youth, confidentiality, and teamwork, under the Program