The Home for Little Wanderers' school, Clifford Academy in Walpole, MA, is seeking a Teaching Assistant.
Clifford Academy serves students who have educational, emotional, and behavioral challenges that cannot be adequately addressed in a traditional public school environment.
Individualized education plans vary depending on the specific needs and strengths of each student.
How You Will Be Making A Difference
Classroom Competency
Clifford Academy Teaching Assistants (TA) provide rehabilitative assistance for students who require social and/or behavioral support during the school day.
Support Clifford Academy teachers as they create an environment where standards for classroom behavior are clear and consistent.
Assist Clifford Academy teachers to provide consistent routines for managing all parts of students’ independent and group work.
Assist Clifford Academy teachers to monitor learning progress closely and maintain records of students’ performance.
Establish and model appropriate working relationships with Clifford Academy students.
Collaborate with Clifford Academy teachers and administrators to manage student behavior within school and classroom structures.
Actively engage in supervision and demonstrate openness and action to feedback.
Support/Professionalism
Complete paperwork consistently, professionally, and in a timely manner
Attend regular meetings with a problem-solving mindset and actively contribute during meeting time
Support and help members of the Clifford Academy staff
Qualifications
Associate degree or 48 credits in education or human service field of study (preferred)
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Respond positively and appropriately to direction and feedback
Satisfactory completion of TCI Training required.
Preferred driving record that allows for the transportation of students in school transportation
What The Home Can Offer You
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days
Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
Extensive training to new staff
Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
And more!
Valuing Diversity
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values.
We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities.
Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c)