$1500 Sign On Bonus!

The Teacher Assistant/Youth Care Specialist (TA-YCS) provides support to the teacher by helping with supervision, grading, planning, and to assist with other day-to-day activities in the school/classroom.

The TA-YCS provides for the physical and emotional needs of the clients assigned to the cottage and facilitates a healthy group living experience.

The TA-YCS participates in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday (following a school year calendar)
• 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Compensation:

• $16-18.00 an hour, dependent on education and experience

Potential For Growth

This position offers, an abundance of on-the-job, paid training. Our goal is to set you up for success in the classroom while helping you develop yourself professionally, adding to your resume/portfolio.

Teacher Assistant's (Entry Level/Highschool Diploma or Equivalent)

• If you're looking to begin a career in special education/behavioral health, KVC Missouri will help you get started by covering the cost of your Parapro Assessment.

Teacher's Assistant's/Paraprofessionals (with 36 Credit Hours)

• KVC Missouri will help you with taking your next step by covering the cost of your Substitute Certificate to promote to a Teacher I.

Job Duties:

• Follow established classroom/cottage rules and ensure implementation of these rules.
• Assist the teacher in supervising and general safety of the children and youth and attend to their needs in a nurturing and engaging manner.
• Monitor social skills in cafeteria, on the playground, and P.E. to promote healthy behaviors.
• Manage children and youth using safe crisis management without the need for therapeutic holds.
• Document and record the behavior of children to ensure positive outcomes to assist in a return of the child or youth to a less restrictive setting.

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years old to apply
• Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check required
• Valid driver's license
• Valid auto insurance

About KVC

KVC Missouri is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families.

KVC Missouri's Residential Treatment program offers therapeutic services in a 24/7-supervised facility for children and teenagers with acute emotional and behavioral problems.

KVC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

See more career opportunities, learn about our benefits, and discover what it’s like to work at KVC at www.kvc.org/careers.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• High school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

School type:

• Private school
• Special education school

Application Question(s):

• KVC's licensing bodies requires that all employees be at least 21 years of age. Are you at least 21 years of age? Answer Yes or No.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person