Early Childhood Center Classroom Assistant

The Learning Center for the Deaf Inc • Framingham, MA

5d • $18 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Center Classroom Assistant assists the Classroom Teacher in meeting the physical and instructional needs of students in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. The role supports planning and implementation of functional activities and provides direct supervision of students individually and in groups. The position is full-time, hourly, non-exempt, 11-month, and in-person at Marie Philip School. Conversational fluency in American Sign Language is required. The posting lists an hourly pay range of $18.00–$29.25, a $1,500 sign-on bonus, housing resources, tuition reimbursement, and benefits options that may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employer-matching 403(b); generous time off; and flexible spending and dependent care.

Requirements

• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an educational team.
• Ability to accept and constructively use feedback and suggestions regarding job responsibilities and performance.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record when driving students or performing work-related duties.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including bending, reaching above shoulder level, and prolonged standing or sitting.

Nice To Haves

• Native or near-native American Sign Language fluency.
• Prior experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom visuals for student and instructor use.
• Actively engage in play with early childhood students to foster social, cognitive, and language development.
• Conduct teacher-assigned instructional exercises and work with individuals or small groups, adapting to students’ individual, medical, physical, communicative, instructional, and emotional needs.
• Participate in direct-service planning and lesson planning with the Classroom Teacher and/or as part of a team.
• Participate in student data collection, documentation, and interpretation.
• Supervise and instruct students when the classroom teacher is absent.
• Assist and monitor students with physical disabilities, personal needs such as feeding, toileting, diapering, and hygiene, and personal equipment such as hearing aids, cochlear implant processors, and glasses, according to their physical or medical needs.
• Administer medication or perform certain medical procedures when delegated.
• Guide and monitor students to and from the classroom and other activities.
• Implement individual students’ behavior management plans under the teacher’s direction.
• Participate in staff development activities and meetings to contribute to employee and department growth and development.
• Drive students on field trips or to mainstreaming classes when required, and take on additional driving responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus
• Housing resources available
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits options may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employer-matching 403(b); generous time off benefits; flexible spending and dependent care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED