Teacher Assistant - RTC (FT)

Description

Youth For Tomorrow is a 501 (c) (3) and a faith based, non-profit organization, founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced and committed to serving at-risk youth. 

Benefits

YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing trainings. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurances such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals.

Role & Responsibilities

• Effectively assist YFT teachers and school administration in the education of at-risk youth in a residential setting. 
• Use techniques, strategies, methods, and resources to assist teachers with teaching required material to students as directed. 
• Serve as a substitute teacher as requested by the school Principal on an as needed basis.
• Provide healthy and appropriate role modeling while being attentive to not continually single out an individual; either negatively for discipline or positively for personal assistance. 
• Work closely with the teacher and other staff to ensure that the education program is successful. 
• Keep teachers informed of the progress and specific areas of concentration for each student.
• Monitor and supervise the lunch period during an academic day.
• Provide clerical support to school administration, guidance, and special education personnel as requested. 
• Attendance at all training mandated by YFT.
• All duties and responsibilities will support meeting the structured program of care outlined in DBHDS and DSS state standards (DBHDS: 12VAC 35-46-800; DSS: 22 VAC 40-151-720).
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO, Principal, or Supervisor.
• Required Trainings:  All Trainings required by YFT, Licensing and Governmental Agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis being on secondary education.
• Possess knowledge in your field of instruction and/or administration. 
• Possess skills and abilities to positively interact with students, maintain discipline, and promote a positive learning environment. 
• Possess the ability to maintain all required documentation.
• Skills in oral and written communication

Please note: Criminal background checks: FBI, Child Abuse and Neglect and HHS suitability  

Youth for Tomorrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.  Youth for Tomorrow exercises its right as a religious organization to employ people consistent with its religious beliefs, practices, and observances.