St. Ann's Home & School·Methuen, Massachusetts
The teacher assistant will implement small group lessons in language and math while providing one-to-one attention to students needing extra support. They will also collaborate with treatment teams and classroom teachers to manage student needs and participate in staff meetings.
St.
Ann's Home & School is hiring teacher assistants for our education department.
St.
Ann’s is a well-established residential treatment center and special education school for emotionally and behaviorally troubled children.
This is your opportunity to make your next career choice a meaningful one – and make a real difference.
Implementation of small group lessons in language and math.
Assist the classroom teacher in other subject areas.
Provide much of the one-to-one attention given to children who need extra help.
Participate in weekly supervision, attend staff meetings, and participate in the in-service training program.
Participate in meetings with the treatment teams regarding the children in their classrooms.
St. Ann's Home offers competitive salary and benefits, tuition reimbursement, on-site trainings, a supportive working environment and potential for career advancement.
Teacher assistants should possess a BA or BS preferably in a related field.
Teacher assistants should be able to sit for long periods of time, drive a motor vehicle, write extensively, talk for long periods of time, and be able to communicate with other agency personnel, LEA representatives, families and the children. Teacher assistants should be able to react quickly, lift and carry up to 20 pounds, climb stairs and physically restrain children.
The mission of St. Ann's Home & School is to provide a continuum of assessment, treatment, educational, and community-based services for children, adolescents, and young adults who present with a variety of mental health, emotional, and educational challenges. We seek to provide state-of-the-art programming and services in collaboration with these clients, their families, and other community and state agencies to help them manage their disabilities through our residential, day school, and community outreach programs with the goal of supporting the child in the least restrictive setting.
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds, climb stairs, and perform physical restraints when necessary.
Market context
Teacher assistant openings in Massachusetts often reflect steady demand in early childhood and classroom settings, especially where schools and centers need support with instruction, supervision, and daily routines. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for state licensing qualifications, prior classroom or early childhood experience, and sometimes an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensing status and background clearance readiness before applying.