Teaching Asst-Residential at Catholic Charities in Timonium, Maryland

Job Description:

Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization with a diverse workforce of over 2000 employees of all faiths, ages and ethnicities who help to improve the lives of those we serve. We are the largest private provider of human services in Maryland operating over 80 programs throughout Maryland, serving children and families, people living in poverty, individuals with intellectual disabilities, immigrants, and seniors. Here, you can build a career where you make meaningful differences in the lives of others as we fulfill our mission to love, serve, teach and work for justice.

Assists in the care and education of severely emotionally disabled children within the

Residential Treatment facility and within the Villa Maria School system.

Within the residence, assists in supervising and helping children with before school tasks (including

wakeup, dressing, personal hygiene, and breakfast, as well as all residential activities (meals, games, trips,

etc.) on school holidays.

Within the school, the Residential Teaching Assistant (RTA) assists in supervising children, supporting the

teacher in classroom activities, and providing individual and small-group instruction as directed. The RTA

escorts children within and between the residence and Villa Maria School.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma plus 2 years’ experience working children or vulnerable populations. Working in a

school setting with adolescents preferred. Bachelor’s degree in related field with experience is preferred.

• Current driver's license with three (3) points or less required.

• This is a 12-month position and follows the regular agency leave package

• Requires the ability to walk and stand up. Requires physical ability to intervene and restrain children in

crisis situations including the ability to run, lift and transport children to another location.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision


• Vacation/sick/holiday pay


• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution 

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of an trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

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