EARLY CHILDHOOD PRESCHOOL 1:1 AIDE

About the Role

As an Early Childhood Aide Instructor 1:1 (Teacher Assistant) you will work closely alongside Special Education Teachers as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing support to children with developmental disabilities on a variety of age‑appropriate educational goals. The position includes on‑going trainings and support from experts in the field, and classrooms are equipped with state‑of‑the‑art materials and outdoor learning areas. School programs run on a 12‑month calendar with 9 weeks of vacation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies
• Assist with bussing at arrival and dismissal
• Implement a child’s IEP and monitor progress toward goals
• Apply teaching strategies based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Collect data and document student progress as outlined by the classroom teacher
• Follow the lead of the classroom teacher
• Implement outlined behavior treatment plans
• Supervise children during classroom activities
• Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum and IEP goals
• Assist children with all daily living activities
• Work collaboratively with classroom staff and team members
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required

Skills

• Empathetic, compassionate, and patient
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
• Strong communicator and team player
• Passionate about making a difference

Physical Requirements

• Ability to modify the area to secure safety of children
• Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 lb to a height of 3 ft to place the child on a changing table
• Ability to move quickly after a child up to 200 ft to prevent elopement
• Ability to position self or maneuver the classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environments
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs with railing

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Comprehensive paid training
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Pay

$21.00 per hour (part‑time)

Schedule

Part‑time position; school programs operate on a 12‑month calendar with 9 weeks of vacation.