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Teacher’s Aide – Dousman Campus

Who We Are

Lad Lake is a COA-accredited, nonprofit, independent organization serving kids and families across Wisconsin. With over 1,200 youth and their families benefiting from our trauma-informed programs, we are committed to guiding growth and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.

Our mission is to help young people reach their potential and live responsibly. Our dedicated team works to empower students, helping them build essential skills to overcome challenges and thrive.

We're on the lookout for sharp, principled, mission-driven team players to assist youth facing emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges in reaching their fullest potential. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy working with young people, this could be the perfect fit for you!

What a day in the life of a Teacher’s Aide looks like:

• Assisting teachers in creating a fun, engaging learning environment that works for everyone, using the right materials and teaching methods to support students’ learning and well-being.
• Provide academic support in ways that get students excited to learn and are tailored to meet the needs of each student, especially those with personalized education plans, special needs, or who need extra support.
• Be there for the youth, their families, fellow staff, and other support teams. This includes open communication, positive role modeling, showing youth how to regulate emotions, build healthy relationships, and teaching life skills.
• Protecting our youth by honoring our privacy practices

What you bring to the table:

• At least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• At least 21 years old
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License with a good driving record per the agency’s automobile policy
• At least one year of experience working with students who are historically disadvantaged or have emotional or behavioral challenges (EBD)
• Know your way around a computer and MS Office
• Possess patience with a positive, confident approach, understanding & trauma-focused care, especially when things get rough
• Celebrate different cultures, backgrounds, and abilities
• Ability to be physically engaged and lift at least 30 lbs as we interact with young, active youth. In rare cases, you might need to intervene physically to keep everyone safe.

What we bring to the table:

• $18 to $20 an hour, with opportunities for extra experience or education-based bumps
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD Benefits.
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k plan + profit sharing for your future.
• Free meals while working with youth.
• Casual dress code – wear what makes you comfortable!
• Personal and professional development opportunities (we’ll pay you to learn!).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Employer.
• Longevity – We’re Wisconsin’s oldest youth service organization!
• Advancement opportunities – Many of our leaders started in entry-level roles and grew into management positions.
• A servant-leadership culture – Our leaders are here to support you so you can best serve our youth.

Come join the Lad Lake family. Welcome home!

The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary depending on education, experience, and other job-related factors.

Compensation details: 18-20 Hourly Wage

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