Teaching Assistant — Safe Harbor School

Job overview

The Teaching Assistant — Safe Harbor School role is onsite in Manteno, IL, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The full-time position pays $17–$18 per hour, based on credentials and experience. Safe Harbor School serves youth receiving treatment at Nexus-Indian Oak. The assistant supports student learning and safety across classroom and residential settings. By providing instructional help, supervision, and mentorship, the role contributes to a safe learning environment and students’ educational and developmental progress.

What you'll do

• Provide individual classroom assistance using established lesson plans
• carry out lesson plans when a teacher is absent
• prepare classroom materials and maintain student records
• supervise study halls and students
• support treatment plans and IEPs
• monitor and mentor student residents, assist with transitions between residential units and school, follow safety and confidentiality procedures, and attend required meetings and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teaching assistant

safe harbor school

nexus family healing

manteno il

full-time

monday–friday

7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

$17–$18/hour

classroom support

student supervision

special education

residential treatment setting

paid time off

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Four weeks paid time off in the first year, floating holidays, health insurance options, no-cost life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, family therapy and health benefits, fertility benefit, tuition assistance, training, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting lists four weeks of paid time off in the first year, floating holidays, health insurance options, no-cost life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, family therapy and health benefits, fertility benefits, tuition assistance, training, and advancement opportunities.

About the employer

Nexus Family Healing is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.