Substitute Daycare/Special Education Teacher Aide

Do you enjoy working with children with special needs and making a positive impact on their lives? Do you want to gain experience and skills in an early childhood setting? Join Racker as a Substitute Daycare/Special Education Teacher Aide and support the development and well-being of children in a dynamic, inclusive educational environment. Work alongside experienced teachers to assist children with disabilities in integrated preschool classrooms and infant/toddler daycare classrooms, fostering a strength-based environment where every child can thrive through play.

About the role

This as-needed substitute position supports children in both integrated preschool classrooms and infant/toddler daycare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, safe, and caring environment for children that promotes learning and a positive self-image, reflecting Racker’s values as defined in the Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles, and Code of Conduct.
• Carry out plans and programs for children as assigned by the teacher, including possible one-to-one assignment with a specific child.
• Assist with personal care including toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, and positioning.
• Share information with the classroom and management team.
• Communicate effectively as a team member, including participation in appropriate meetings.
• Promote open communication and mutual understanding.
• Attend training required by program regulations and as directed by supervisor.
• Contribute to a positive work and learning environment for children and co-workers—must be professional, courteous, and confidential.
• Provide ideas and show initiative to help develop the educational setting.
• Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old by date of hire.
• Effective written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Related experience preferred.

Physical Capability

• Ability to physically assist children to participate in the program.
• Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds.
• Ability to engage in repetitive movements such as sitting/kneeling on the floor, bending, and stooping.
• Ability to move quickly to attend to a running child.

Pay

$17.25 per hour.