Teaching Assistant (TA)
About The Position
Teaching Assistant (TA)Village Behavioral Health is a leading provider of residential treatment to adolescents struggling with a mental health and/or substance abuse history. We provide a therapeutic setting that empowers youth to develop hope and direction in a supportive, caring, and compassionate environment. Village Behavioral Health is currently recruiting for an Education/Teaching Assistant. Teaching Assistant (TA) - Full-Time Village Behavioral Health is a psychiatric residential treatment center that offers a full spectrum of treatment options for children and adolescents ages 9-17. A uniqueness about Village Behavioral Health is that we use nature as part of our therapeutic process. We are nestled in Louisville, TN right on the Tennessee River spread out over 65 wooded acres. This position will: Work directly with teachers, assists with classroom management, schedule, lesson planning, working towards positive educational outcomes. Communicate daily with staff members, parents, guardians, teachers, therapists, and/or administrators regarding Academic Plan. Administer and grade assessments. Plan/coordinate educational field trips. Act as Substitute Teacher when teaching staff is out. Assist the Education Director with daily functions of the department.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen, 7-year criminal background screen, finger print screen, MVR screen, work history and reference check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a behavioral health setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with teachers
- Assists with classroom management, schedule, lesson planning, working towards positive educational outcomes.
- Communicate daily with staff members, parents, guardians, teachers, therapists, and/or administrators regarding Academic Plan.
- Administer and grade assessments.
- Plan/coordinate educational field trips.
- Act as Substitute Teacher when teaching staff is out.
- Assist the Education Director with daily functions of the department.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
