Teacher Aide Youth Consultation Service (YCS) - 3.1 East Orange, NJ Job Details Full-time $32,760 - $38,220 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Some college Experience working with individuals with autism Experience working with tutored students High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Full Job Description YCS is currently hiring Teacher Aides for the Sawtelle Learning Center in Montclair. This specialized school provides exceptional educational and support services for students aged 3-21 with autism spectrum disorder. The center emphasizes a highly structured environment, maintaining an excellent staff-to-student ratio and utilizing evidence-based behavioral teaching strategies. Students receive an average of 3 to 3.5 hours of individualized instruction daily, incorporating applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles and discrete trial teaching throughout their learning experience.
Duties Include:
Assisting the school with all aspects of classroom responsibilities and supervision of students during the school day. School hours are 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mon-Fri. Providing quality daily care and supervision of students Assisting with learning centers and any other designated classroom activities with the supervision of the Teacher Staff will be expected to assist the students' development and trust in adults, through the use of positive reinforcement and praise. Attend all school in-services and professional development
Requirements:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent Teacher aid experience preferred 60+ college credits or a Bachelor's Degree preferred Sub Cert preferred YCS provides a competitive compensation package.
Benefits for full-time employees include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision 8-9 weeks of Paid time off Life insurance / Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs 403 (B) savings and investment plans Potential public service loan forgiveness