Teacher Assistant - Youth Care Specialist

The TA-YCS provides for the physical and emotional needs of the clients assigned to the cottage and facilitates a healthy group living experience.

The TA-YCS participates in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients.

Work Schedule & Compensation

• Monday-Friday (following a school year calendar)
• 8:00AM start time, 3:00PM end time (8-hours)
• The pay ranges between $15-17 an hour, dependent on education and experience

Potential For Growth

This position offers, an abundance of on-the-job, paid training. Our goal is to set you up for success in the classroom while helping you develop yourself professionally, adding to your resume/portfolio.

Teacher Assistant's (Entry Level/Highschool Diploma or Equivalent)
If you're looking to begin a career in special education/behavioral health, KVC Missouri will help you get started by covering the cost of your Parapro Assessment.

Teacher's Assistant's/Paraprofessionals (with 60 Credit Hours)
We try to promote from within whenever possible. KVC Missouri will help you with taking your next step by covering the cost of your Substitute Certificate to promote to a Teacher I.

Must have 60 credit hours to be eligible*

Job Duties:

• Collaborate with the teacher and Cottage Life Supervisor in day-to-day activities.
• Follow established classroom/cottage rules and ensure implementation of these rules.
• Assist the teacher in supervising and general safety of the children and youth and attend to their needs in a nurturing and engaging manner.
• Monitor social skills in cafeteria, on the playground, bathroom, and P.E. to promote healthy behaviors.
• Manage children and youth using safe crisis management without the need for therapeutic holds.
• Document and record the behavior of children to ensure positive outcomes to assist in a return of the child or youth to a less restrictive setting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must be 21 years old to apply. Pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check required.

About KVC

KVC Missouri is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families.

KVC Missouri's Residential Treatment program offers therapeutic services in a 24/7-supervised facility for children and teenagers with acute emotional and behavioral problems.

KVC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

See more career opportunities, learn about our benefits, and discover what it’s like to work at KVC at www.kvc.org/careers.