Job Description

A $2500 sign-on bonus is available!Why This Job is Amazing RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Teacher's Assistant/ Aide position to join our Educational team in Lancaster. We seek caring and compassionate professionals to provide support to our children and adolescents with mental health challenges. Openings are for our Dr. Franklin Perkins School and our Don Watson School, located in Lancaster, MA.Who We SeekAs a Teacher Aide, you will work as a professional partner with the classroom teacher by assisting in implementing and evaluating daily lesson plans.



A teachers aide provides instruction and guidance to students, helping them meet their academic, social, and emotional development established in their Individualized Education Program. This position opens the door for professional development by providing excellent training in the fields of special education with future opportunities for people interested and working towards becoming a special education teacher.Who You Are You are someone with an interest in developing a team atmosphere with the classroom teacher and other teachers assistants. High School diploma is required, Bachelors Degree preferred. Must be 21 years old.

Shift Full Time - 40 hours per week:

7:30 am 3:30 pm Who We AreRFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support.



We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience.How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow TogetherAt RFK Community Alliance, were dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesnt happen by accident, its by design. Together were the designers.



We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why were committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa.



We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community were creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and were here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.Why Youll Love UsIn addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including: Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceGenerous paid time offHoliday PayEducational AssistanceEmployer paid life insuranceEmployer paid Short- & Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Plan with generous employer matchTuition ReimbursementComprehensive Employee Assistance Program $2,500 Sign-On Incentive!This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months. If you think this may be the right fit for you Its time to take action and apply!