Classroom Teacher Aide

About the role

The Classroom Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the Intervention Specialist with daily classroom activities while maintaining a safe, positive and fun classroom environment at the Dahlberg Gibson Learning Center.

Responsibilities

• Carries out the instructional plans and Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)/Individual Education Plans (IEP) as designated by the Intervention Specialist.
• Makes observations and reports information to the Intervention Specialist.
• Aids students with activities such as: puzzles, painting, coloring, music, etc.
• Attends to the needs of the children upon arrival and departure from the school, washing hands, brushing teeth, toileting and eating.
• Works with a variety of professionals and staff.
• Adjusts to new teaching methods, curriculum and behavior management as emerging trends are incorporated.
• Responds quickly to support the teacher in maintaining a safe environment.
• As assigned, may provide classroom assistance as needed due to absence or additional needs in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma
• One to three years of experience working with pre-school children, preferably children with disabilities
• Able to lift and carry 30-50 pounds

Benefits

• Rewards And Benefits Start at $18.00 / hour + shift differential.
• EWA: Access your earned wages prior to Pay Day!
• Safe and enjoyable work environment.
• Affordable medical plan options, including dental and vision, start 1st of the month after hire.
• Life insurance at no cost to you for full-time staff.
• Generous employer match retirement program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Up to 128 hours of annual Paid Time Off after 90 days of employment for full-time staff.
• Robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• No uniforms required.
• Tattoos, body piercing, and fun colored hair are accepted.

About

Hattie Larlham is a not-for-profit disability service organization providing care and support to over 1,600 children and adults throughout Ohio. Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort, joy and achievement. Our compassionate and dedicated staff focuses on creating a nurturing environment in which individuals have opportunities to learn, have fun, feel safe, loved, and make choices about what happens in their lives.