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New Haven Youth and Family Services, Inc. · 1 day ago

Teaching Assistance

Vista, California

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

New Haven Youth & Family Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth and families through education, mental health, and life skills programs. The Teaching Assistant is responsible for ensuring and promoting a safe, positive, and therapeutic learning environment while supervising and managing crises among students.

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

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 educationCrisis interventionIndividualized Education ProgramsPro-ACT certificationLife Space Crisis InterventionEffective interactionConstructive feedbackStress managementReliable attendance