Teaching Assistant (College) jobs in Maine

STRIVE U Teaching Assistant - $1,750 Sign-on Bonus

Are you looking for a change in your career? Is it important to you to have meaningful work that makes an impact on other people? Working at STRIVE U might be a good fit!

STRIVE U provides post-secondary education and training to young adults with intellectual disabilities in the realms of residential, employment, and community skills with the goal of enabling its graduates to live and work as full community members with maximum independence, productivity, and dignity.

If you are looking for a unique work environment where you can have fun and make a difference in other people's lives, working as a STRIVE U Teaching Assistant might be for you!

We are looking for a dynamic individual for a part-time TA who is committed to providing students with an inclusive post-secondary academic experience. The schedule would be:

o Sundays 1-6:00pm

o Monday 1-6:00pm

o Tuesday 1-6:00pm

o Wednesday 1-6:00pm

We are currently offering a $1,750 sign-on bonus $250 if previously DSP certified!

What We Offer You:

• 1.5 weeks vacation and 2.5 sick days per year
• Five paid holidays
• Competitive Benefits, including: Health Insurance, FREE Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Employee assistance program, Signing Bonus, 401(k) Matching, Employee Discounts, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Professional development assistance, Referral program
• Supportive work environment

Responsibilities & Requirements:

· Minimum of two years of college.

· Experience with direct instruction in independent living skills, monitoring and documenting student progress preferred

· Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills

· Establish a healthy, safe and fun learning/living environment and serve as a positive role model

· Implement/teach residential curriculum and provide support to young adults with intellectual disabilities and complete daily record keeping duties

PSL Services/STRIVE is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.65 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• intellectual disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's (Required)

Work Location: In person