Paraeducator - School to Work - Full Time

1,000.00 signing bonus***

Family Service Association is seeking a Full Time (35 hours per week) Teacher Assistant in our Kids Academy Program located in Fall River. The hourly rate is $18.50 and the schedule is Monday through Friday, first shift hours. In addition to the FT position we have 1 part time after school opportunity - details TBD (please specify interest in the PT role in the cover letter section when applying- bonus & benefits do not apply)

The Teacher Assistant will assist the classroom Teacher and the program Director in the day to day functioning of the program and ensure the safety and well being of the children at all times. The Teacher Assistant will remain alert to the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group.

Supervision and safety of the children

Cleanliness and decorating of classrooms

Maintaining equipment and property

Interacting with children at lunch and snack time

Sit with children and model good manners and nutrition habits

Use positive approach to help children behave constructively through redirection, planning ahead, encouragement of appropriate behavior and pro-social skills

Education and Experience:

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, or have a high school diploma or equivalent and must work at all times under the supervision of a Teacher. Medical, dental, vision insurance

• Long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 403b pension plan
• Flexible spending account
• Twelve paid holidays
• Bonus and benefits offered to full time employees** Family Service Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 130-year tradition of high quality.