Teaching Assistant

Riverside Community Care

Love what you do!

Teacher's Assistant

 Academic. Therapeutic. Inclusive.

OUR MISSION 

The Riverside School mission is to help adolescents coping with mental health challenges feel safe and included as they discover their identity, voice, and community, while pursuing academic achievement.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our unique, innovative therapeutic school program that enables students to develop confidence and success in academic achievement and social situations. The Riverside School aims to provide student-centered educational experiences that foster a culture of mutual respect and appreciation for learning. 

Our services support opportunities for leadership within the school, home and larger community, allowing youth to develop self-esteem and to graduate within a timeframe commensurate with their peers.

In this vital role, the Teaching Assistant will:

• work as part of a team to provide direct supports, social skill groups, tutorial services, guidance, education, advocacy and supervision for students
  
• support the human rights of individuals through the development of self-worth, empowering individuals to become the primary decision makers in their lives
• offer listening and counseling presence for individuals with questions/concerns

The Riverside School is a 12-month school with 6 weeks of scheduled vacation.

Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours

• Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM.

Pay Rate: $22.95/hour

To learn more about the Riverside School, please watch this inspirational video! Derek’s Story: Riverside School 

Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.  

Benefits include: 

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

Learn more about our benefits and culture:

Our Benefits

Our Culture

Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!

Required Skills

• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to function independently
• Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office, required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required for local travel

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Previous experience working with individuals with special needs preferred
  

The Riverside School (Riverside) does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or homelessness in treatment or employment at Riverside, admission or access to Riverside, or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities that Riverside operates. Riverside is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Act), and their respective implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Parts 100, 104, 106 and 110, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin (Title VI); disability (Section 504); sex (Title IX); or age (Age Act). Inquiries concerning the application of each of the aforementioned statutes and their implementing regulations to Riverside may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, at (617) 289-0111 or 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, or to:

        Section 504 Coordinator(s): Monica Garlick, (781) 320-5383, 270 Bridge Street, Suite 301, Dedham, MA 02026
        Title IX Coordinator(s): Sharon Chevalier, (781) 320-5397, 270 Bridge Street, Suite 301, Dedham, MA 02026
        Age Act Coordinator(s): Monica Garlick, (781) 320-5383, 270 Bridge Street, Suite 301, Dedham, MA 02026