About Arrow Child and Family Ministries

Founded in 1992 by a former foster child, Arrow strives to provide every foster child with an unconditionally loving experience in a Christian foster home environment. We are committed to helping kids and strengthening families. As a champion for vulnerable children and families, Arrow envisions being the preferred Christian provider of child welfare and educational services that connect church and government.

Tangram School

As part of our 2004 Maryland Eastern Shore expansion, Tangram, our school for students with autism opened in 2013. This private day school provides full-day special education and related services to male and female students from grades 3 – 12, up to age 21. Here we help students reach their full potential by supporting in academic growth, along with behavior, social and life skills in a well-structured environment

Arrow is currently seeking an Assistant Teacher for Tangram School to provide instruction to individual learners and small groups, utilizing applied behavior analysis methodology and completing program management tasks to support that instruction.

As The Assistant Teacher, You Will:

• Under the direction of the Teacher, provide individualized instruction and support to an assigned student or small group of students.
• May act as Substitute Teacher during times of Teacher absence .
• Maintain a safe learning environment for students within the scope of The Arrow Center for Education administrative policies and procedures. Supervises and manages student behavior in the classroom, school and school-sponsored functions
• Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and techniques to promote progress and success with an assigned student or small group of students.
• Provide a learning environment that is individualized for students and works towards their personal level of independence.
• May assists the Teacher with classroom management tasks.
• Train newly hired Classroom Aides in documentation of IEP data binders, and provide training updates and refreshers as needed
• Along with the Teacher, provide quality assurance as to the completion of IEP data binders
• Provide expertise in the area of Applied Behavior Analysis to the instructional team and academic plans are developed for students with a variety of abilities and needs
• Participate as an active member of the treatment team. Communicates all appropriate information within and without the classroom orally and in writing.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a positive school culture

The Assistant Teacher - Tangram Requires:

High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) year experience working with children and families preferably in a school setting. Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred. For Assistant Teachers funded by DHR, after six months in position, must obtain Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner certification. Experience working with students diagnosed with autism required. Experience utilizing Applied Behavioral Analysis and Verbal Behavior methodologies required. Must be able to work independently, take the initiative or act without being urged to complete projects and/or work, and flexible to work effectively in an environment that is rapidly growing and changing.

Arrow Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Company sponsored learning & development.

For the safety of the children and families we work with, as well as those in our Arrow family, background and drug screenings are required by our licensing bodies at the time of offer and on a continuous basis after hire. As a potential candidate, submission to and successful completion of these screenings is required. Additional requirements include, but are not limited to, being 21 years of age and providing a valid driver's license or state ID card and proof of current auto insurance and registration.

Arrow is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. Arrow believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Arrow employs a zero-tolerance policy of abuse for the safety and security of our employees and those we serve.