Special Needs Teacher's Assistant at Bernon Heights Elementary School

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We are looking for a Special Needs Teacher’s Assistant for the Kids Klub site located in Bernon Heights Elementary School

A typical day for a School Age Teacher's Assistant will include :

• Working as a team to provide a safe, healthy, structured, welcoming space.
• Supporting students’ social, emotional, cognitive, academic development, promoting physical health, and providing a safe and supportive environment.
• Inspiring children to be lifelong learners.
• Helping students with homework and school projects.
• Partnering with school faculty and staff to provide a safe and educational learning environment.
• 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) integrated program.
• Working alongside Clinicians to provide an appropriate learning environment and activities for children with special needs, particularly behaviorally challenging children.
• Aiding children to become successful in meeting their individual goals outlined in their behavior plans, while integrated with typically developing peers.
• Playing games and having fun!

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
• Child Care Discounts
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Training / Professional Development opportunities
• Consistent schedule

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

We have full time positions or part time positions (with flexible schedules available). Benefits vary for full time / part time positions.

Our programs are open Monday Friday before school (typically 6 : 30 a.m. to 9 : 00 a.m.) and after school (typically 2 : 00 p.

m. to 6 : 00 p.m.), schedules vary per program.

We also offer full day programs during school vacations, summer break, and when school is not in session.

Requirements :

We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have experience working with children.

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.
• Leadership skills.

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 meet 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 school age setting or child care center.
• Must have experience with special needs students, particularly with de-escalating behavior challenges.
• 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!

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