Preschool Teaching Assistant

Willingness to work with developmentally at risk children
Ability to collaborate effectively with a team
Ability to engage in a manner that is fun, child-centered, mindful, and authentic
Patience, positivity, & resilience
Ability to react to direction in real-time
Ability to adapt approach based on a child’s developmental needs
Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholder types (classroom staff, therapists, preschool administration, parents, etc.)
Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance as needed
Working knowledge of computer technology
High School Diploma / GED
Available Monday – Friday
Pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Ensure a positive emotional climate
Assist the Classroom Teacher(s) by engaging children through curriculum implementation, playground activities, and direct childcare needs (feeding, diapering, and changing clothing, etc.)
Collaborate with the Classroom Teacher(s) to ensure learning environments are established and maintained to motivate and enable children to achieve developmental milestones appropriate for their age
Ensure that a clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary learning environment is maintained and that children are kept clean, clothing is changed when necessary, and toys and other materials are disinfected each day
Collaborate with Classroom Teacher(s) to respond intentionally to challenging behavior by helping children de-escalate and prompting appropriate skills
Assist the Classroom Teacher(s) in ensuring treatment plans developed by developmental evaluators are implemented
Ensure each child’s growth and development by utilizing intervention strategies established by healthcare professionals
Toilet training and diaper changing will be required

One year of experience working with children in a professional setting (preferred)