Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Turnstone Full time $36,000 - $42,000 per year

We also offer a teacher discount of 50% for your child(ren) to attend our Kimbrough Early Learning Center

Work for a nonprofit organization where our mission is to create possibilities by empowering people with disabilities to achieve their highest potential Turnstone is the largest organization in the nation that offers the most comprehensive services under one roof. We are rapidly growing and looking for passionate, creative and motivated employees to join our team

This position is a non-exempt, 32.5-hour per week, on-site position. Typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

Our Kimbrough Early Learning Center (KELC) is for children of all abilities between the ages of 2 and 5. Our Teaching Assistants help support the teachers in each classroom during the daily routine. The children enjoy socialization with their peers and learn skill development and school-readiness through planned curriculum and experiential opportunities. The children in the KELC spend time on Turnstone's accessible playground, and also have supervised access to Turnstone's warm water therapy pool.

Basic duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Assisting children with basic needs such as hygiene, eating, and restroom
  • Supporting our teachers with activities throughout the day, both inside and outside of the classroom
  • Keeping our classrooms organized and running efficiently
  • Assisting with laundry, cleaning and disinfecting
  • Helping provide coverage when staff members are on vacation or out due to illness
  • Communicating with children and families

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Able to adhere to Indiana State regulations for licensed childcare centers and Paths to Quality requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current and maintained certification in CPR and First Aid
  • At least 1 year of teaching experience
  • At least 1 year of childcare experience
  • A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Desired Skills:

  • Energetic and passionate about our mission
  • Effective communicator
  • Being an organized, self-starter that shows initiative and independence

Full-Time Turnstone employees receive the following benefits:

  • 12 paid holidays
  • 8 paid sick days and 2 personal days after 90 days
  • Paid vacation time – 1 week after 6 months, 2 weeks after 1 year
  • Employer-sponsored life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Health, dental and vison insurance offerings
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) offering
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Employer-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
  • Free on-site fitness membership including our fitness center, pool, & track
  • 50% discount for our on-site childcare program (based on availability)
  • 50% discount for our sports and recreation programs
  • Eligibility for public service loan forgiveness (after waiting period)
  • Supplemental insurance offerings (employee-paid)
  • 529 plan payroll deduction available (employee-paid)

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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