Part-Time Educational Aide

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Memphis, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a part-time Educational Aide for its residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia. The programs provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. Most youth attend fully accredited schools located on campus, where year-round instruction and small class sizes support individual educational needs. The Educational Aide supports classroom teachers and students through tutoring, academic instruction, learning activities, and reinforcement of classroom knowledge and skills. The role also involves documenting student progress, preparing reports and learning materials, collaborating with school staff, and completing daily documentation in an electronic medical record system. The position pays $23 per hour. The supervision and treatment of youth involves prolonged periods of walking, standing, running, climbing stairs, and physical agility. The aide must be able to participate in physical interventions when necessary and frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more than 100 pounds. Required training includes Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR, and applicants must pass an agility and strength evaluation and hold a current, valid driver’s license.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
Current, valid driver’s license.
Ability to participate in physical interventions when necessary.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds.
Ability to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and pass an agility and strength evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a school setting (strongly preferred).
Experience working with children with severe emotional and behavioral needs (a plus).

Responsibilities

Generate tutoring plans that detail individual student goals and suggested enrichment activities, and assess and document student progress.
Develop and assist students with academic exercises and class activities, focusing on small groups and individual students.
Run reports needed by teachers, supervisors, and school administrators.
Compile, prepare, and organize materials for learning activities.
Reinforce knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.
Assist teachers with academic instruction and instruction in daily routines, skills, and concepts as needed.
Provide instructional support and reinforcement to students identified as needing tutoring services.
Use effective instructional practices, behavior management strategies, assessment techniques, and directed teaching methods.
Collect and compile statistical data for accountability and program development as needed.
Collect, organize, and complete information required for reports and evaluations.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with teachers, supervisors, and school administrators.
Complete daily documentation, including contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes, in an electronic medical record system.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Paid vacation: two weeks for full-time employees and one week for part-time employees.
12 paid sick days per year.
11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement when applicable.
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
Growth and development through continuous training.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.
Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.