Part-Time Educational Aide

Youth Villages•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a part-time Educational Aide for its residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia. These programs provide structured, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. The schools operate year-round, and class sizes typically range from 8 to 15 youth, allowing for individual attention and support. The Educational Aide supports students’ academic progress through tutoring, classroom activities, and instructional reinforcement. The role also involves documenting student progress and daily notes, preparing learning materials, gathering data, and collaborating with teachers, supervisors, and school administrators. The position requires working directly with youth who may have significant behavioral and mental health needs and participating in physical interventions when necessary.

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 complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and pass an agility and strength evaluation.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Generate tutoring plans detailing individual student goals and suggested enrichment activities, and assess and document student progress.
Develop and assist students with academic exercises and class activities, working with small groups and individuals.
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 the teacher with academic instruction and, as needed, instruction in daily routines, skills, and concepts.
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.
Collect, organize, and complete information needed for reports and evaluation.
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.