Teacher Aide

Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.

These are just some of the words to describe what it's like working at YCS. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.

Do you share the same qualities?

YCS is currently seeking Teacher Aides to service Sawtelle Learning Center in Montclair. The YCS Sawtelle Learning Center offers outstanding educational and related services for students with autistic spectrum disorder, ages 3-21. The schools offer a high degree of structure, an excellent staff-to-student ratio, and the systematic use of behavioral teaching techniques. Every aspect of the student’s day incorporates the theories of applied behavior analysis (ABA) with an average of 3-3.5 hours of individualized instruction (discrete trial teaching) per day.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Paraprofessional/Teacher's aide: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• East Orange, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations