Teacher Assistant / Disability Service Aide

About the role

We are a fast-paced and high-demand non-profit program that depends on everybody in every position to help our centers function with ease. You will gain diverse experience working with an at-risk population. Cross-training is available and expected for all positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff
• Implement active supervision strategies
• Assist children with individual education plans
• Assist in lesson planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment for the classroom
• Implement screenings and assessments
• Data entry

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Working towards CDA to be completed within two years of hire (required)
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Experience working with young children (required)
• 2+ Years of experience in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Experience working with at-risk population and/or Head Start experience (preferred)

Skills & abilities

• Compassionate
• Organized
• Flexible
• Good communicator
• Team player
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds independently without assistance

Benefits

• Ongoing training opportunities including job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement
• 15 paid holidays off including a one-week paid holiday break
• Generous time off policy that increases over time
• Free mental health services for staff
• Free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed just for staff wellness

Schedule

37.5 hours per week, partial year position (approx. 43 weeks)