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Where will you be working?

Brookside Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU) is located in Great Barrington, MA and helps girls ages 6–21 who have serious emotional and behavior challenges. Many of these students have had a hard time in other placements or have been in and out of hospitals. Our goal is to help break that cycle and find what works for each child.

We offer a safe place where students can stabilize and receive a full evaluation from a team of professionals. Each student is different, so we create a personalized plan based on their unique needs and strengths. With small classes, more staff support, and fewer students per clinician, we’re able to give each child the attention they need.

After the evaluation, we make a plan for what’s next—this could mean moving to a less-restrictive program, returning home, or continuing care at Brookside if more support is still needed.

At Hillcrest, we’re focused on helping each student make real progress and find a stable, long-term path forward.

This position is perfect for anyone passionate about working with children and considering a future career in teaching. As a Teacher’s Assistant, you’ll gain valuable classroom experience while receiving support to grow—whether that means pursuing a teaching degree or moving into a different role over time. We offer tuition reimbursement and a student loan payout program to help you reach your goals faster. Enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday schedule, a supportive team, and a meaningful opportunity to make a difference every day.

YOUR COMPENSATION: $22.00/hr - $25.25/hr

• Raise when passing the Para Pro Assessment: $1040
• Career Ladder Raise to Step 2 as early as 6 months: $1040
• Continue with your Career Ladder to Step 3 and 4: $1560 for each step
• Raise when obtaining your Registered Behavior Technician credential in-house with us: $3120
• Referral Bonus: $1500 for every full-time referral who gets hired
• 40% OFF Gym membership at Bousquet Sport for our full-time employees

BENEFITS BEYOND THE ORDINARY

• CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENT paid quarterly to you
• TUITION ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT of up to $425 a credit hour. Whoa! That's up to $1275 per three hour course
• STUDENT LOAN PAY DOWN PROGRAM to reduce your college loan debt
• EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE
• HEALTH INSURANCE through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
• WELLNESS PROGRAM CREDIT of $500 for individuals plans and $1000 for family plans to reduce your health insurance costs
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to support you through stressful times in life
• Hillcrest has it's own dental office where you can make payment through payroll deduction if needed
• 403B RETIREMENT PLAN to help you save for your financial future

WE PROVIDE TRAINING TO PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR NEW ROLE

• Two weeks of orientation provided to prepare you to begin your new role
• Learn about the mission and culture of our organization
• Listen to program leaders and staff as they share their experiences
• Hear from a student panel about their challenges and successes
• Get certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
• Get certified in 1st Aid and CPR
• Spend a day doing a guided observation

High School Diploma or equivalent accepted with relevant experience. A Bachelor's Degree preferred.

HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER