Education Assistant
Acadia Healthcare - Franklin, TN
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We are hiring for an Education Assistant to provide support in our classrooms!Salary: Starting at $15.50 per hourSchedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4pmCreate your own class scheduleDuty free lunch and no 'extra' duties, ie. no cafeteria duty or bus duty or evening parent/teacher conferencesOnce a month workday without students for professional development, inservice, trainings, etc.We are now moving away from the year round schedule to a more standard school schedule with built-in fall/spring/ holiday breaks, and includes a 6 week required summer session sandwiched between 2 weeks off before and after the summer session.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Perform general clerical, receptionist and project-based work for the department. May interview new students and prepare their initial Academic Plan. Function as the school liaison. Confer with staff members, parents, guardians, teachers, therapists and administrators regarding Academic Plan. Meet and greet residents and visitors.Assist the Education Director with daily functions of the department.Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or equivalent required.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).First aid may be required based on state or facility.We are committed toprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividual’scharacteristicsprotected byapplicable state,federalandlocallaws.
Created: 2026-03-23