Teacher Assistant Job Hartford area,Connecticut USA,Education / Teaching

The Village for Families and Children

Job Location: Hartford, CT

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organization that’s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

Hourly rate $22.00 per hour

Job Summary

This position works in both the school and the residential setting. The Teacher Assistant works under the supervision of a certified teacher to support student learning and classroom instruction. This role assists with academic, behavioral, and social development of students, providing individual support to help students meet educational goals in a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Before school, after school, and during non‑school days, this position is part of the milieu direct care team and is responsible for direct care of the children and for following all Eagle House policies and procedures. This position also instructs and facilitates recreational activities during the non‑school days.

Key Responsibilities

Implement appropriate behavior management systems within the classroom setting.

Create and maintain a positive, nurturing, and therapeutic setting in the classroom.

Provide educational support services to all students.

Collaborate with teachers and school social worker regarding IEP accommodations and modifications.

Assist teachers and school social worker in the implementation of children’s individualized education programs (IEPs).

Participate as part of the classroom team in appropriate activities, e.g., assist students with academic work, etc.

Supervise students during morning wake‑ups to assist them in getting to school prepared and on time.

Attend all relevant trainings and planning meetings for students.

Serve as a substitute teacher, when necessary.

Maintain the safety of children in all situations using supervision and the implementation of various therapeutic techniques.

Maintain a safe, clean, and dignified school and milieu environment.

Serve as a healthy role model.

Manage and assist in the modification of child behavior.

Provide trauma‑informed care and interventions.

Complete required documentation in accordance with licensure and other regulatory entities standard.

Provide safe transportation to and from program activities.

Interact with children in a positive, nurturing, therapeutic manner.

Support students while in therapeutic groups in the school or milieu settings.

Demonstrate techniques that enhance problem‑solving skills and enable growth and maturity.

Record and document interventions and critical incidents in a timely manner.

Understand and relay relevant information regarding children’s participation and progress in program.

Conduct any other related work to ensure that the physical and emotional needs of the children are met and that the program continues to operate effectively.

Assist in planning, supervising and facilitating the daily activities of clients, including bedtime, morning activities, meal times, recreation activities, etc.

Maintain safety aspects of milieu/van by recognizing and correcting conditions, which are or could be safety hazards.

Other duties as assigned.

There are instances when a student, per their IEP, requires a 1:1 in the classroom. In partnership with the student’s school district, EH School might agree to provide this 1:1 service. In this case, a Teacher's Assistant would assume this role.

Duties include:

Provide one‑on‑one academic, behavioral, social, and emotional support to a specific student, per their IEP, as directed.

Monitor and reinforce positive student behavior and engagement.

Supervise student during class activities, transitions,…