Early Childhood Aide Instructor

Description

Do you want to make a difference in a young child’s life? Join the DDI, Early Childhood Services team where best practices are utilized to provide superior education and therapeutic services for children who present with developmental delays.

Various shifts available between 8:00a-3:30p. We are looking to recruit Teacher Assistants for our EC Learning Centers. All TAs are offered on-going trainings and support provided by experts in the field of education. Our classroom are enriched with “State of the Art" materials to meet the needs of our students with outdoor learning areas. School programs are 12 month calendar with 9 weeks of vacation. We offer the opportunity to work in a self-contained setting utilizing the principles of ABA with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Pay Range: $16.65 - $19.98 / hour

Responsibilities:

Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies

Assist with bussing at arrival and dismissal

Follow lead of classroom teacher

Implement outlined behavior treatment plans

Supervise children during classroom activities

Demonstrate knowledge of outlined curriculum and IFSP/IEP goals

Assist children in all daily living activities

Work collaboratively with classroom staff and team members

Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions:

Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children

Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table

Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement

Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment

Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms

Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing

Qualifications:

High School Diploma required

Minimum 6 college credits

Must possess NYS Level I Teaching Assistant certification within 6 months from entering this position

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.

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