Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher – en Circle

The Assistant Teacher position is primarily responsible for assisting with student instruction and behavioral supports in the Minnick Schools – a system of private day schools for students with special needs. We are looking for motivated individuals that desire to affect positive change in young people’s lives through daily classroom and community‑based instruction.

• Starting pay – $15.60/hour.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Nationwide Pet Insurance, including coverage for reptiles, birds and exotic pets.
• 401(k) and 401(k) Matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, including Access to Chaplain Services.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance.
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays.
• Retention Bonus.
• Ongoing Professional Development.
• Unlimited Access to Premium Calm App for Staff plus Friends and Family.
• Early access to paid wages with Wisely ADP and Dailypay.

• High School diploma/GED with minimum of one year’s experience in working with students who receive special education services, mental health and/or other direct services.
• Basic computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office.
• Valid Virginia Drivers’ License and proof of insurance if assigned driver.
• Satisfactory Driving Record.
• Ability to understand and build rapport with students with special needs.
• Potential for summer employment.
• Monday‑Friday – 8:00am‑4:00pm.

• Assist teacher with classroom management, academic instruction, and behavioral support.
• Implement behavior intervention plans and strategies as directed.
• With provided training, obtain Safety Care certification and implement Safety Care strategies to respond to and de‑escalate negative behaviors.
• Maintain student records and assigned documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Maintain professional boundaries in all interactions with students and staff.
• Assist classroom teacher with supervision of students; provide instruction and supervision of students when the teacher is not present.
• Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP meetings as requested.
• Attend work regularly and arrive in a timely fashion.
• Communicate professionally and convey dignity and respect to students, parents, co‑workers, and other professionals.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Individual and Family Services

To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at en Circle based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. EnCircle does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of the Company’s EEO commitment, we will also provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law. The Company will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of the job unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense — i.e., an undue hardship. Similarly, the Company will also make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of a person related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.

If you seek an accommodation because of a medical condition or impairment, or related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, please notify Human Resources so we can evaluate your request. Please cooperate with the Company as to any information needed so we can assess your request for an accommodation.

As part of our EEO commitment, the Company will also reasonably accommodate an employee whose sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance conflicts with a work rule or requirement unless doing so would impose more than a de minimis cost or burden.

Please inform Human Resources if you seek an accommodation based on a religious belief. The Company will not take any adverse action or tolerate any retaliation against a person who requests or uses a reasonable accommodation.