Teacher's Assistant
About The Position
The Teacher’s Assistant works in accordance with KYUMH agency policies and procedures to provide assistant administrative and educational services in the program classrooms. The Teacher’s Assistant will support the Lead and Secondary Teachers in either classroom as assigned, assisting clients with admission and discharge assessments, 1:1 assistance in classroom with clients as needed, and additional classroom and administrative tasks as assigned. The Teachers Assistant models effective communication practices that uphold KYUMH’s Trauma-Informed Care culture and promote a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for youth and staff. This is a Spanish/English- bilingual position.
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with youth.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Submit to federal and state background and fingerprint checks.
- Submit to pre‑employment and random drug screenings.
- Maintain required trainings including CPR/First Aid and SCM trained.
- Maintain ORR‑required vaccinations.
Nice To Haves
- Fluent in Spanish and English Languages
- Experience working with diverse populations, including refugee and/or unaccompanied children and adolescents
- One-year related experience in an educational environment
- Office experience and proficient computer skills
Responsibilities
- Assist Lead and Secondary Teachers in delivering quality educational services and instructional support to all youth.
- Provide classroom assistance during instructional activities, individual learning support, and educational programming.
- Observe and monitor students’ academic progress, learning needs, and potential barriers to learning, communicating concerns to the Lead and Secondary Teachers.
- Administer educational admission and discharge assessment, utilizing interpretation services when necessary.
- Provide direct, child-facing educational services on-site during school hours.
- Build supportive and professional relationships with students while promoting a safe and positive learning environment.
- Support educational activities that encourage student engagement, participation, and academic success.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and organized educational records; assist with the timely transfer of educational files and documentation in accordance with program requirements and deadlines.
- Complete, maintain, and submit required educational and incident-related documentation in accordance with program, and licensing.
- Assist with inventory management, organization, and maintenance of educational supplies and classroom materials.
- Promote safe practices, teamwork, accountability, and effective communication within the educational environment.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, licensing, accreditation, and agency requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
