What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experiential Elementary Aide position at YELLOW BREECHES EDUCATIONAL CENTER?
Welcome to YBEC, with six campuses across south-central PA, we offer an innovative approach to education that seamlessly integrates experiential learning with adventure. We take pride in our commitment to maintaining a low student-to-staff ratio, ensuring a maximum of 1:4 students per elementary classroom and 1:6 students per secondary school classroom. This deliberate approach allows our educators, counselors, and adventure professionals to provide individualized attention, fostering a profound sense of belonging. By tailoring our teaching methods, our dedicated educators actively engage, encourage, and empower students. This approach fosters their academic, social, and personal growth both within and beyond the classroom walls.
We are looking for engaging and motivated Elementary Aides to help round out our curriculum. We are looking for Elementary Aides to eventually move into a Lead Teacher position. Our Aides often take on elective classes, project based lessons, and our weekly field trip planning.
Bachelors degree is required.
Successful individual will :
- Assist students within Positive Behavioral Interventions
- Work with students in a classroom setting, small group, or one-on-one as needed
- Work collaboratively with all Lead Elementary Teachers
- Plans and leads elective lessons and hands-on projects
- Plan and lead weekly experiential activities (local field trips, museums, opportunities to explore careers, college tours, and transition related activities)
- Assist Adventure Teacher in planning weekly adventure trips (mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing, hiking, and other Experiential / Adventure based activities)
- Assist in planning and attend a multi-day adventure and experiential camping trips for the program
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Windsor, PA 17366 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,500