Teaching Assistant
Job in
Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine, 04468, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Kids Peace Mesabi Academies
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
ME-ORONO-66509
601 Stillwater Ave.
Direct Client/Patient Care
M-F Days
Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant at Kids Peace!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and supporting their educational and behavioral growth? Kids Peace is looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team at the Kids Peace School in Old Town!
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the teacher with the delivery of therapeutic service plans, instructional systems, and lesson plans for school-age children with developmental disabilities and emotional disorders. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can help make a meaningful impact in the lives of children.
What You'll Do:
Assist the teacher with instructional planning and lesson implementation, maintaining accurate student records, setting up activities, and supporting students as needed.
Support the implementation of behavior modification systems and provide crisis prevention techniques when necessary.
Demonstrate care, compassion, respect, and ethical behavior with students while building positive relationships and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Communicate relevant student information to the treatment team in a timely manner to support individualized care and treatment plans.
Provide supervision and additional support in the classroom to ensure a safe and structured learning environment.
What We're Looking For:
Education:
90+ college credits required. College degree preferred.
Experience:
Some experience working with children with developmental disabilities and emotional disorders is a plus.
Certification:
Must obtain and/or maintain Maine State Education Technician Certification.
Skills:
Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
Kids Peace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity. We are committed to helping you thrive both professionally and personally as part of our dedicated team.
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