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New Haven Youth and Family Services, Inc. · 20 hours ago

Teaching Assistance

Vista, California

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

New Haven Youth and Family Services, Inc. is dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk adolescent boys through an innovative education model. The Teaching Assistant is responsible for ensuring a safe and therapeutic learning environment, supervising students, and implementing educational and treatment plans.

Health CarePersonal HealthWellness

Responsibilities

Maintain a therapeutic environment through supervision, positive discipline, behavior modification, crisis intervention, and life skills instruction

Observe and respond to behavioral issues while encouraging social and life skills development

Prepare daily program schedules and implement treatment plans as directed

Provide educational support aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs

Support teachers by monitoring student progress, correcting errors, fostering motivation, engaging students in productive activities, and preparing necessary materials

Document student behavior using the New Haven protocol and reports

Teach and model personal health and independent living skills

Operate company vehicles safely, maintain cleanliness, and report maintenance concerns

Administer medications and follow medically-related protocols according to policy

Attend staff trainings and meetings to maintain required skills and certifications

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Behavioral field educationPro-ACT certificationLife Space Crisis InterventionCBEST credentialCrisis interventionPositive disciplineLife skills instructionEffective interactionConstructive feedback acceptanceStress management