Teacher's Assistant

Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc.
Pittsfield, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2024 CLOSED ON 4/24/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher's Assistant position at Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc.?

This is a full time position Monday through Friday, with weekends off.

We would love to have you consider joining Hillcrest Educational Center as a member of one of our teams. We are a premier human service organization with more than 38 years of experience improving the quality of life for special needs youth through education, clinical, and residential services.

YOUR COMPENSATION: $21.00/hr to start with no experience or higher education

  • Starting Salary: $21.00/hr (earn more with experience and degree)
  • Raise when passing the Para Pro Assessment: $1040
  • Career Ladder Raise to Step 2 as early as 6 months: $1040
  • Continue with your Career Ladder to Step 3 and 4: $1560 for each step
  • Raise when obtaining your Registered Behavior Technician credential in-house with us: $3120
  • Referral Bonus: $1500 for every full-time referral who gets hired

Bachelor's Degree preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent accepted with relevant experience.

Benefits Beyond The Ordinary

  • CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENT paid quarterly to you
  • TUITION ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT of up to $425 a credit hour. Whoa! That's up to $1275 per three hour course
  • STUDENT LOAN PAY DOWN PROGRAM to reduce your college loan debt
  • EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE
  • HEALTH INSURANCE through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
  • WELLNESS PROGRAM CREDIT of $500 for individuals plans and $1000 for family plans to reduce your health insurance costs
  • EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to support you through stressful times in life
  • Hillcrest has it's own dental office where you can make payment through payroll deduction if needed
  • 403B RETIREMENT PLAN to help you save for your financial future

WE PROVIDE TRAINING TO PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR NEW ROLE

  • Two weeks of orientation provided to prepare you to begin your new role
  • Learn about the mission and culture of our organization
  • Listen to program leaders and staff as they share their experiences
  • Hear from a student panel about their challenges and successes
  • Get certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
  • Get certified in 1st Aid and CPR
  • Spend a day doing a guided observation

Why work with Hillcrest? You will have the opportunity to:

  • Challenge yourself professionally while contributing to the education of youth facing mental health/behavioral challenges
  • Lend your expertise and collaborate with highly skilled professionals
  • Empathize with traumatized youth needing support
  • Join a dedicated organization leading the field in residential treatment
  • TRANSFORM LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND!!

'HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER'

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