Life Skills Teaching Assistant

Living Resources Corp • Town of Guilderland, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for a meaningful part-time role while in college? Join our College Experience Program and help support students with developmental disabilities as they build independence, confidence, and life skills. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a direct impact while gaining hands-on experience in education, human services, psychology, or social work. As a Life Skills Teaching Assistant, you’ll work directly with students in small groups or 1:1 settings to support real-world learning, including teaching students how to navigate public transportation (CDTA bus system), supporting cooking classes and helping students learn kitchen safety and basic skills, assisting with menu planning and healthy meal preparation, supporting additional life skills classes as assigned, completing basic documentation, billing, and class-related tracking, and assisting with student assessments and progress tracking. You’ll work closely with the Academic Coordinator to build your schedule and provide meaningful support to students both on campus and in residential settings.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in college (at least 2 years of coursework completed)
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage small groups and engage students
• Problem-solving mindset and adaptability

Responsibilities

• Teaching students how to navigate public transportation (CDTA bus system)
• Supporting cooking classes and helping students learn kitchen safety and basic skills
• Assisting with menu planning and healthy meal preparation
• Supporting additional life skills classes as assigned
• Completing basic documentation, billing, and class-related tracking
• Assisting with student assessments and progress tracking

Benefits

• Flexible, part-time hours around your class schedule
• Hands-on experience for education, psychology, social work, or human services majors
• Resume-building experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Opportunity to make a real difference in students’ lives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree