Educational Assistant

Position Summary

The Educational Assistant is a key role in the provision of educational services for youth placed in YOC’s residential treatment programs. Responsibilities include attending to individual students’ academic needs, communicating frequently with program managers and school personnel, assisting with out‑of‑school time educational activities, and providing classroom support during the school day. The role also requires creating engaging activities that enhance education in and out of the classroom.

Candidates must have exceptional customer service skills, high attention to detail, the ability to multitask, strong communication skills across multiple organizational levels, excellent organizational skills, and developed computer acumen.

• Communication & Service:
  Assists teachers in the classroom to meet individual needs of students; aids students on assignments, during and after school hours; assesses academic needs and uses information to provide targeted activities; communicates educational needs and progress with program managers and staff; maintains awareness of students’ educational needs.
• Education Enhancement:
  Implements incentive programs to promote positive school performance, effort, and behavior; takes an active role in developing, planning, and supporting out‑of‑school time activities; uses creative games and interventions to engage students; works cooperatively with School Administrator to fill gaps in the school day by providing daily classroom support; assists with development and delivery of YOC’s Summer Enrichment program.
• Documentation & Research:
  Documents all educational activities on an educational case note; maintains awareness of effective teaching methods through research of best practices; researches programs and activities that will benefit students; monitors student improvement through continual assessment and observation of educational skill level and grade reports.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred; high school diploma required.

• Awareness of cultural and socioeconomic differences of clients and valuing a nurturing family environment.
• A commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems and a conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
• The ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence by maintaining a helping role and appropriately intervening to meet service goals.
• The ability to set appropriate limits.

• High attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and ability to support multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Strong computer application skills.
• Ability to take initiative and formulate a course of action to accomplish goals.
• Adaptability and flexibility in dealing with a variety of people and situations.
• Clear communication with a wide range of people including internal and external constituents.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Prioritization and planning skills to maximize efficiency.

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Typical work week is 40 hours; days and times vary by availability and need of the population served. Position requires additional hours when necessary to complete special projects or meet specific deadlines.

This position is full-time, with a competitive hourly wage and benefits plan.