Teacher Aide

Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.

These are just some of the words to describe the attributes of YCS employees. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.

Do you share the same qualities?

The YCS George Washington School in Hackensack is currently hiring a Teacher Aide. GWS is a department of education approved private school for classified students with behavioral, emotional and social challenges. We have been successfully educating students ages 5 - 15, grades K - 9, for over 30 years. We are seeking candidates to work a 11 month school year at our George Washington School (GWS) located in Hackensack, NJ.

Duties Include:

• Assisting school with all aspects of classroom responsibilities and supervision of students during the school day. School hours are 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mon-Fri.


• Providing quality daily care and supervision of students


• Assisting with learning centers and any other designated classroom activities with the supervision of the Teacher


• Staff will be expected to assist the students’ development and trust in adults, through the use of positive reinforcement and praise.


• Attend all school in-services and professional development

Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent


• Teacher aid experience preferred


• 60+ college credits or a Bachelor's Degree preferred


• Sub Cert preferred

YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision


• Paid time off


• Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs


• 403 (B) savings and investment plans


• Potential public service loan forgiveness