Teacher's Assistant
$16.50 - $18/hr
Entry, Junior
Owensboro, KY, USA
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About the job
Requirements
- High school diploma and a minimum of one year of experience working with youth.
- Fluency in Spanish and English is preferred.
- A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Pass federal and state background and fingerprint checks.
- Pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.
- Maintain required trainings, including CPR/First Aid and SCM training.
- Maintain ORR-required vaccinations.
- Experience working with diverse populations, including refugee and/or unaccompanied children and adolescents.
- One year of related experience in an educational environment.
- Office experience and proficient computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Work in accordance with agency policies and procedures to provide administrative and educational support in program classrooms.
- Support the Lead and Secondary Teachers in assigned classrooms, assisting clients with admission and discharge assessments, providing one-to-one classroom assistance as needed, and completing additional classroom and administrative tasks.
- Model effective communication practices that uphold the agency's Trauma-Informed Care culture and promote a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for youth and staff.
- Demonstrate commitment to the agency's mission, values, and philosophy through professional conduct, humility, self-awareness, respect for others, and effective communication.
- Collaborate with teachers, Care Team members, and interdisciplinary staff to support positive outcomes for youth.
- Adhere to agency policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
- Maintain required trainings and certifications and participate in meetings and professional development activities.
- Manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize responsibilities.
- Maintain satisfactory attendance and report to work as scheduled.
- Assist Lead and Secondary Teachers in delivering educational services and instructional support to youth.
- Provide classroom assistance during instructional activities, individual learning support, and educational programming.
- Observe and monitor students' academic progress, learning needs, and potential barriers to learning, and communicate concerns to the Lead and Secondary Teachers.
- Administer educational admission and discharge assessments, using interpretation services when necessary.
- Provide direct, child-facing educational services on-site during school hours.
- Respond appropriately to youth's cultural, linguistic, and developmental needs.
- Build supportive and professional relationships with students while promoting a safe and positive learning environment.
- Support educational activities that encourage student engagement, participation, and academic success.
- Demonstrate knowledge of youth's unique needs and experiences.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and organized educational records and assist with timely transfer of educational files and documentation in accordance with program requirements and deadlines.
- Complete, maintain, and submit required educational and incident-related documentation in accordance with program and licensing requirements.
- Assist with inventory management, organization, and maintenance of educational supplies and classroom materials.
- Demonstrate knowledge of agency policies, procedures, and regulations governing the care and supervision of youth.
- Promote safe practices, teamwork, accountability, and effective communication within the educational environment.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, licensing, accreditation, and agency requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with diverse populations, including refugee and/or unaccompanied children and adolescents.
- One year of related experience in an educational environment.
- Office experience and proficient computer skills.
About the company
The Methodist Home of Kentucky provides professional counseling and supportive services to over 900 Kentucky youths annually who have histories of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or family trauma, from campuses in Nicholasville and Owensboro. Counseling and therapy programs help youths heal, develop coping skills, and plan a brighter future. Distinguishing factors include its Christian mission and individualized care that honors each youth's worth and wholeness. The goal is to help youths recover from trauma and achieve lasting safety, health, and well-being.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Nicholasville, Kentucky
Founded
1871
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 news highlights the 155th anniversary and sustained public visibility.
- August 11, 2026 golf fundraiser signals durable donor engagement.
- 2025 service volume of 2,486 children and families supports continued demand.
What critics are saying
- Intercountry adoption accreditation expired June 28, 2022, eliminating that service line.
- Kentucky behavioral health license expires December 31, 2025, threatening operations.
- Dependence on charitable giving and public contracts creates abrupt revenue loss risk.
What makes The Methodist Home of Kentucky unique
- Serving children and families since 1871, with 2,486 served in 2025.
- Kentucky-wide footprint includes Nicholasville and Owensboro outpatient treatment operations.
- 155-year mission brand supports donor trust and referral relationships.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Mental Health Support
- Tuition Reimbursement