Job Description: As a Teacher's Aide in our Nova Academy, you support the teacher with both instructional and non-instructional duties to ensure a productive learning environment. In this position, you will provide support to the Academy staff and to clients aged 3-5 years old who struggle with mental diagnoses. You will also assist the van driver with overseeing the children when they are being dropped off or picked up. This position will be working Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 1:00PM.
What you'll be doing:
- Provide behavioral modification and instruction to the clients in the program.
- Provide support of children enrolled in the Nova Academy.
- Complete administrative support duties such as recording attendance and signing children in/out of program.
- Assist in contacting families when a child is sick or needs to be picked up from the program.
- Oversee children that may need specialized attention, with guidance provided either by the Program Manager and/or the Therapist.
- Assist teachers with activities.
- Ride the van assisting clients while either being dropped off or picked up for the program.
- Assist in chaperoning during field trips.
- Assist in answering questions and distributing information to parents.
- Escort children to restroom facilities when necessary.
- Assist in the distribution of meals.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
QualificationsWhat we're looking for:
- High school diploma or GED
- Good driving record
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Prefer experience with children ages 3-5 years old
We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders
We are committed to one another through collaboration
We are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Good driving record
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with children ages 3-5 years old
What We Do
WellStone is North Alabama's largest and most comprehensive mental healthcare provider, founded in 1969. It offers compassionate, evidence-based services for individuals and families facing mental health challenges.
