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Make a Difference Every Day - Join Us as a Teacher Assistant!
Are you passionate about education and social impact? As a Teacher Assistant in our Refugee Shelter program, you'll play a vital role in helping youth thrive in their new environment. You'll support lead teachers in creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering classroom where students from diverse backgrounds can learn English, build confidence, and feel a sense of belonging.
This is more than a job - it's a chance to be part of a compassionate team that believes in the power of education to transform lives. If you're patient, culturally sensitive, and ready to make a real difference, we'd love to meet you.
Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
Welcome to Samaritas Nation!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
This position has a pay rate of $21.00/hour
Teaching children coming from diverse and often times traumatic backgrounds who are placed into a shelter setting or foster home as an Unaccompanied Child. Provide educational support services in accordance with applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support learning and instructional objectives with translation services if bilingual
Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups to help master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
Maintain ongoing communication with teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
Observe student's performance and record relevant data to assess progress
Assist in presenting subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of the teacher
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
Supervise Students during lunch, recess and independent learning tasks; transport and supervise students during class outings
Participate in performance-related goal setting, achievements to meet personal, organization objectives, and goals
Support the student's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
Assist with educational assessments, weekly progress reports, conducting weekly group sessions, and educational activity planning as needed
Report safety hazards and needed repairs to Supervisor
Job Qualifications Education
Training, and Licensure/Certification
High school diploma or GED
Completion of college course work or Associate degree in human services or education field, preferred
English as a Second Language Certificate, preferred
Experience
One year experience working with youth grades K-12, in an educational setting
Experience working with residential youth preferred
Bi-lingual in Spanish strongly preferred
Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current registration and automobile insurance
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Requisition Number2026-11976
Employee TypeFull-Time
Hours Per Pay Period80
ShiftDay
Work Hours8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids
Work Environment:Onsite
Benefits Available:Dental, Earned Sick Time, Employee Discounts, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options, Vision Insurance
Exact WageUSD $21.00
