TEACHER ASSISTANT - FULL TIME (8:00 AM -3:30 PM)

UHS • Mount Holly, NJ

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About The Position

Hampton Academy provides individualized, trauma-focused support and education for children and adolescents ages 6 and older. Its educational program serves students with anxiety, school avoidance, poor social skills, mood disorders, and other socio-emotional concerns that interfere with functioning in a traditional academic setting. The academy helps students work toward returning to their sending districts.

The Teacher Assistant supports students and teachers across school settings, helps maintain student safety and supervision, and assists with classroom activities and student needs. The listed schedule is full-time, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• One to three years of experience working with special-needs children at the middle or high school level; experience with emotionally disturbed or multiply disabled students is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
• Knowledge of the diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices.
• Criminal history check and proof of authorization to work in the United States are required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• An associate or bachelor's degree and/or college-level coursework in an education-related field.
• Experience working with emotionally disturbed or multiply disabled students.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and supervises students in all settings.
• Assists with de-escalation of students.
• Assists with student arrival and dismissal.
• Assists students with projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks.
• Supervises children during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Informs the assigned teacher or disciplinarian of serious student discipline infractions.
• Aids physically handicapped children, particularly those who rely upon appliances and prosthetics.
• Attends staff training in Handle with Care procedures and UHS De-escalation.
• Follows procedures and protocols in the Hampton Academy Staff Handbook and Policy Manual.
• Participates in in-service training as directed.
• Performs related duties assigned by an administrator or teacher.
• Performs other tasks requested by the Assistant Director, Executive Director, or their designee.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Discounted stock plan.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED