Teacher's Assistant

About the role

We are seeking enthusiastic educators to create an exciting & challenging experience for children with special needs. Help prepare young children for meaningful lives by teaching cognitive, social-emotional and motor skills throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Teach cognitive, social-emotional and motor skills to children with special needs.
• Prepare children for meaningful lives through therapy evaluations and habilitation services.
• Work with a diverse range of children and families, celebrating their cultural differences.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and a licensed psychologist.
• Participate in developmental/psychological testing, nutritional evaluations, and audiological evaluations.
• Ensure that each child's needs are met through a comprehensive approach.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDA certification preferred.
• At least one year of successful experience in a classroom setting working with developmentally at-risk children or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills including database, word processing, spreadsheet, and internet software.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work in a team environment.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.

Benefits

KULA offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where our whole treatment team works together with patients' families to meet each child's needs. We provide a range of services including therapy evaluations, developmental/psychological testing, nutritional evaluations, and audiological evaluations.

Pay

$13.25 - $17.81 per hour

Schedule

Typically treats children from birth to Kindergarten, with expanded services during the summer months for elementary school-aged children with special needs.