Job description

Enthusiastic about making a difference? Eager to take that first step toward a rewarding career you’ll love? Join Eden’s team as a Teaching Assistant, and work alongside some of the best teachers, therapists, support staff, and behavior analysts!

At Eden Autism Services, our Teaching Assistants are more than just classroom support. They educate, encourage, collaborate, and advocate. Under direct supervision of certified teachers, our Teaching Assistants implement instructional and behavior reduction programs for students with autism. Responsibilities include:

• Implement Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based strategies appropriately and consistently.
• Implement learned crisis management strategies and techniques to assist in managing challenging behaviors such as tantrums, self-injury, or aggression.
• Collect teaching and behavior management data, and maintain graphs for all programs. Contribute to the development of instructional and behavior management programs.
• Develop quarterly progress reports with in-depth summaries of growth and problem areas.
• Assist in arrival and dismissal of students; preparing lunches; tending to daily physical self-care needs of the students.
• Build collaborative relationships with staff and families/guardians. Maintain a professional demeanor and ensure confidentiality with regard to students, families, and staff.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

• Minimum of high school diploma
• Bachelor’s degree or enrollment in college program preferred

Physical Abilities:

• Lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Sit, stand, bend, squat, kneel, stretch, stoop, and/or reach above shoulder level for extended periods of time.
• Pass and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification, including implementation of all strategies and techniques.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, exercise independent judgement, and make appropriate decisions based on established policies and procedures.

What you’ll love about Eden:

• Benefits: Eden offers a well-rounded benefits package including medical and dental, life insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and more.
• Growth: In addition to tuition assistance, we have many opportunities for team building and professional development.
• Core Values: Believe More + Do What it Takes + Work Together + Show Compassion + Be True

If you have experience in any of the following fields, we encourage you to apply:

Autism, Social Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Child Development, Paraprofessional, ABA Therapy, Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Camp Counselor, Youth Program, Teacher’s Aide, RBT, Direct Support

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school
• Special education school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Princeton, NJ 08540: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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