Job detail
Teaching Assistant
Nexus Family Healing
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/11/2026
Location
Manteno, Illinois
Salary
$17 - $18 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The teaching assistant will support education faculty by assisting with student learning in the classroom and providing supervision and safety within both educational and residential settings. Primary duties include providing direct educational assistance, carrying out lesson plans in the teacher's absence, and monitoring student behavior and safety.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license meeting state and home office requirements, and must have or obtain the isbe paraprofessional educator endorsement (Els para) upon hire before the start date. Previous classroom support experience is preferred.
professional certificateCollaborationCPRStudent SupervisionSafety ManagementRecords ManagementMentorshipFirst AidBehavior MonitoringIEP SupportInstructional AssistanceLesson Plan ExecutionConfidentiality ComplianceStudent Learning SupportTreatment Plan SupportClassroom Material Preparation
Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- 401k Match
- Talkspace Therapy Benefit
- Hinge Health Benefit
- Carrot Fertility Benefit
- Tuition Assistance
- Advancement Pathways
- Internal Promotion
- Floating Holidays
- Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Professional Training Opportunities
- Internships Opportunities