Assistant Preschool Teacher (EAC) - School of Medicine Autism Center

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Pre-k assistant teacher, you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational and social development of children aged 4-5 years diagnosed with autism as well as children with typical developmental trajectories. Your primary responsibility is to support the lead teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that promotes cognitive, emotional, physical, and social growth for all children. You will be responsible for working with the lead teacher to implement curriculum including the Frogstreet curriculum and facilitating learning activities. You will comply with state, university, and practice policies and procedures and perform related responsibilities as required.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under direct supervision, the Assistant Preschool Teacher conducts day-to-day educational activities for children ages 12 months to 5 years of age, to children with and without autism spectrum disorder in an inclusive preschool classroom.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation and pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Special Education, Behavioral Science, or related field preferred.
• Associate degree with ECE major
• Montessori diploma from a Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) Program
• Technical College Diploma (TCD) with ECE major
• Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) with ECE major.

Responsibilities

• Provides educational activities and support to promote language, social, and adaptive behavior development.
• Support will include activity, preparation, set-up and clean-up as well as classroom environmental set-up.
• Monitors child activity and behavior within the classroom.
• Working with the lead teacher, follows appropriate curriculum for the classroom.
• Helps the lead teacher provide educational activities and support to promote language, social, and adaptive behavior development.
• Supports the lead teacher in implementing activities, preparation, set-up and clean-up as well as classroom environmental set-up.
• Monitors child activity and behavior within the classroom.
• Ensures compliance with state, university, and practice policies and procedures for all staff.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees