Education Assistant

Universal Health Services
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Sep 04, 2025
Responsibilities Education Assistant This role requires a full background check including fingerprint, drug screen, and employment verification. Hermitage Hall is one of Middle Tennessee's largest stand-alone psychiatric residential treatment Hospitals. Licensed by Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as a mental health residential treatment center for children and youth, Hermitage Hall has provided services to families for over 30 years. Located southwest of downtown Nashville, off I-65 at the Wedgewood exit, away from the congestion of downtown Nashville, our team of over 130 high quality employees describe working here as family oriented, therapeutic, value clarifying. Our nurses, mental health assistants, psychiatrist, and therapist serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually, with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in children and adolescents. We are currently looking for an Education Assistant to join our team of dedicated professionals. Will assist assigned teachers in the supervision and instruction of students, performing classroom clerical tasks, and assisting students by meeting special health care needs and developing students' daily living and behavioral skills. Job Duties Assist with morning wake up for students Under the supervision of the teacher, assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans Provide behavior support to the teacher. Performs record keeping and clerical functions. Assist with positive rewards Maintains student records including student point sheets/grades when substituting or assisting. Assists teachers with implementation of lesson plans. Maintains bulletin boards for teachers as needed. Keeps needed reports, records, and files as designated by Director of Education. Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with other staff, students and visitors. Ability to review confidential student records to enhance student outcomes. Any and all other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Education. Assist with student testing Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Education. Must be able to attend a mandatory, two-week new hire orientation M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm Benefit Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match Generous Paid Time Off Free meals About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Requirements: Associate Degree required/ Bachelors Degree preferred Must be at least 21 years of age. Valid Driver's License or, valid TN State ID Paraprofessional Licensure/Certificate preferred but not required.