Special Needs Teacher Assistant

4 weeks ago


East Greenwich, United States Dr. Day Care Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment.



This is a full time opportunity. Full time hours are typically 35 to 37 hours/week. All employees are eligible for benefits at 30 hours/week.

We will consider part time availability for the right person.


A typical day for a Special Needs Teacher Assistant will include:

  • Working alongside a team of teachers to provide a safe, healthy, structured, and welcoming space to grow and learn.
  • Engaging with children in learning - reading, playing, and having fun
  • Inspiring children to be lifelong learners.
  • Partnering with families to nurture and care for their children.
  • Showcasing your tech savvy skills by using an electronic daily tracking app.
  • Assisting with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives.
  • Supporting our Therapeutic Child Care Services (TCCS) special needs inclusion program.
  • Working alongside Clinicians to provide an appropriate learning environment and activities for children with special needs, particularly behaviorally challenging children.
  • Assisting children to become successful in meeting their individual goals outlined in their behavior plans, while integrated with typically developing peers.



Why you'll love us:

We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.


We offer the following perks and benefits:

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k with company match
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Child Care Discounts
  • College Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Training/Professional Development opportunities


Learn more about our benefits at www.drdaycare.com/careers


Our learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. We have locations across Rhode Island. We have full time positions or part time positions (with flexible schedules available). Benefits vary for full time / part time positions.

Requirements:

We are willing to train the right person Our ideal candidate will have experience working with special needs children or children with challenging behaviors.


We are looking for someone who has the following skills:

  • A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.
  • Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
  • Team-oriented and willing to work with others.



The Special Needs Teacher Assistant (referred to as a Therapeutic Integration Specialist or TIS) will be asked to attend occasional trainings after hours (typically at 6:30pm). The TIS will also have meetings with the TCCS Clinician to give all children the opportunity to succeed.



Education Requirements

  • College credits, Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Associate’s degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of High school diploma (or equivalent) with college credits in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
  • We will train the right person and offer opportunities to gain a degree or college credits


Certifications/Experience

  • At least 2 years working in an early learning/child care center.
  • Must have experience with special needs students, particularly with de-escalating behavior challenges.
  • Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
  • Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
  • CPR/First Aid certification preferred.


Physical Requirements

  • Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
  • Visual and hearing acuity.
  • Able to lift up to 40 pounds.


Other Qualifications

  • 19 years of age or older
  • Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.
  • Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
  • Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).


We hope you will join our team



Having technical issues with your application?

Contact us at HR@drdaycare.com




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