Genesis Learning Centers' mission is to assist each child, youth, and adult we serve to reach for their greatest human potential, to find success from within, and to actively participate in the community of humankind. Genesis Learning Centers is a private, non-profit agency that specializes in providing therapeutic schools and services for children and adolescents who are experiencing intense emotional, behavioral, developmental, and learning challenges. As a non-profit agency since 1984, we are proud to call Nashville and the communities of Middle Tennessee our home. We are currently seeking an Educational Assistant at our Rutherford Academy location in Murfreesboro. Each of our students receives services designed to meet their specific needs on every level of care in a small, child-centered environment. Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are carefully developed and reviewed regularly with our students and their families as we want every student to have a positive, supportive, and adaptive learning experience. If you are passionate about working with children with special needs and want to make a difference in their lives, then we want to hear from you! As an Education Assistant, you will be assigned to one student and will work closely with them throughout the day to assist them with their academics and daily goals. You will also work closely with classroom teachers and other assistants. The starting pay for this position is $19.00 per hour. We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, sick and personal days. You even get your birthday off! This is an academic year position with summers off. Come join Team Genesis as a mission-driven team member! Must have experience working with children; preferably in a classroom setting. Special needs experience is a plus Must have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve and believe that all students deserve a high-quality education. Must be able to pass a fingerprint/background check and drug screen. Genesis Learning Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a

Drug-Free Workplace Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person