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position. These positions will start in July / August 2024. Please note: Green Oaks is a conservative, Christian environment. *Want to hear from our employees & students? Check out this video on what makes Green Oaks different: https://bit.ly/TheGreenOaksDifference or https://fb.watch/cXEMtW-c7k/* *Duties:* *Teaching Assistants*: Responsible for providing instructional assistance during class/internships, supporting teacher in all areas of responsibility as directed, setting up classroom and preparing needed materials and supplies, keeping documentation for the teacher, supervising the classroom when the teacher is out of the room, providing personal and/or behavioral support. Weekday/school hours. We are looking for Teaching Assistants for all of our programs! (See below) *All staff must meet school driver requirements, including having personal automobile insurance, a current driver’s license and a good driving record.* *Benefits:* 30 hours per week is considered full time for benefits except for short term disability, which requires 35 hours per week. * All full time employees will receive short term disability, 1800MD, & life insurance at no cost. * Health insurance is available to all full time employees with Green Oaks paying 75% of the employee-only premium and the employee paying the remaining 25%. Employees will be responsible for 100% of any additional family coverage they enroll in. * All full time employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) retirement plan (tax-sheltered annuity plan or TSA). At this time, Green Oaks does not contribute to the plan. * Pay is determined by relevant experience, work history, education, and internal equities. Green Oaks uses these factors to offer the maximum fair compensation to all employees. *Programs:* Green Oaks Education and Support. consists of three programs, Green Oaks School, Green Oaks Adult Learning, and Green Oaks Life Prep. *Green Oaks School* Green Oaks School is a Christian-based school for individuals with intellectual disabilities, elementary ages through adults, who do not have serious medical involvement or significant behavior challenges. The primary focus of our school is to teach at the level of ability and interest of our students. We offer math, reading, writing and basic social studies. In addition, the students receive instruction in art, music, computer skills and physical education. Our students are afforded the opportunity to develop lifelong friendships and often make great social gains in addition to academic growth. Green Oaks School follows an August to May academic calendar. *Green Oaks Adult Learning* Green Oaks Adult Learning, GOAL, is a unique Christian educational program designed for adults with intellectual disabilities who have completed their secondary education plan. They, along with their families, desire participation in a program with a continuing emphasis on academics, social skills, vocational training, and additional life skills. The primary objective of the GOAL program is to provide an atmosphere of acceptance and appreciation for the gifts of the individual in a place where opportunities for continued growth and development are available. In addition, GOAL offers adults with intellectual disabilities a place for social interaction with their peers. The GOAL program is year round. *Green Oaks Life Prep* Green Oaks Life Prep is a Christian higher education program for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Students will be provided the opportunity to develop personalized, increased independence living in a dormitory; receive specific vocational training leading to employment; grow in their faith as they deepen their relationship with Christ; and become contributing members of an inclusive community. Students live in the dormitories on the campus of Arlington Baptist University. Study areas include Horticulture and Culinary Arts/Hospitality. Life Prep follows an August to May academic calendar. *PURPOSE STATEMENT* Green Oaks Education and Support, Inc. exists to glorify God, serving and promoting the cause of Jesus Christ, by developing the whole person to impact the world for Him. *VISION STATEMENT* Green Oaks Education and Support, Inc. strives to be the model community of individuals with intellectual disabilities and others who are prepared to impact the world for Jesus Christ. *MISSION STATEMENT* The mission of Green Oaks Education and Support, Inc. is to provide a quality, person- centered Christian education to individuals with Down syndrome and similar intellectual disabilities by offering them the opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, vocationally, socially and spiritually; by recognizing the inherent God-given dignity of each person; by preparing them and offering support for community inclusion; and by assisting each person in finding and living out his or her purposeful life. Green Oaks Education and Support, Inc. also strives to provide services and resources to support families and members of the community. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * Direct support: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person