After School Teacher Assistant

The Social Skills Teacher Assistant is responsible for supporting the lead teacher in providing a safe, non-threatening environment conducive to helping students learn social skills and develop friendships while upholding Social Motion Skills’ standards and core values.

• Follow teacher instruction and guidance during lessons and activities.
• Assist in general supervision and behavior management of students.
• Demonstrate, model and positively reinforce desired behaviors.
• Interact with and encourage student participation during lessons and activities.
• Lead student activities and coach students’ social interactions during weekly facilitated game time.
• Accompany students on monthly community outings.
• Facilitate social interaction among students during monthly community outings.
• Present subject matter to students under the guidance of the lead teacher.
• Lead class in case of teacher absence.
• Utilize basic behavioral strategies such as prompting, modeling, and video modeling during lessons.
• Take photos and videos of classroom activities in accordance with Social Motion guidelines.
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associates degree or minimum of 2 years college hours.
• At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience.
• 21 years or older.

• Knowledge of autism and similar cognitive challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work.

About The Center for Pursuit:

The Center promotes the pursuit of choice, growth, and independence for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, or similar conditions.