Teacher Aide

Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding. These are just some of the words to describe the attributes of YCS employees. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.

Do you share the same qualities? The YCS George Washington School in Hackensack is currently hiring a Teacher Aide. GWS is a department of education approved private school for classified students with behavioral, emotional and social challenges. We have been successfully educating students ages 5 - 15, grades K - 9, for over 30 years. We are seeking candidates to work a 11 month school year at our George Washington School (GWS) located in Hackensack, NJ.

Duties Include:

• Assisting school with all aspects of classroom responsibilities and supervision of students during the school day. School hours are 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 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
• Paid time off
• Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs
• 403 (B) savings and investment plans
• Potential public service loan forgiveness

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.