Early Intervention Teacher Assistant

United Services For the Handicapped•Saint Charles, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Intervention Teacher Assistant works under the direction of the classroom teacher and supervision of the Education Manager. The assistant participates in planning and preparing developmentally appropriate activities, running classroom activities, facilitating play, and classroom setup and cleanup. Regular attendance is essential. The position is part-time, 16–24 hours per week, and is based in a normal classroom or office environment at United Services for Children, a nonprofit providing pediatric therapy, family support, and early intervention services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least six college credit hours.
Submit a legible transcript from an accredited college or university.
Experience with children aged 2–5 years.
Knowledge of basic principles of child development and early intervention.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team, solve problems, and support a team approach.
Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to establish rapport with children, families, and co-workers and work with them professionally as a team member.
Ability to access and operate computer software and use resources effectively while working independently.

Responsibilities

Participate in a multidisciplinary team, including planning developmentally appropriate activities that support goals.
Follow the teacher’s or therapist’s lead in modifications, adaptations, and behavior plans so all children can participate and succeed.
Interact positively and supportively with children through play, classroom activities, feeding, toileting, and other personal care needs.
Coordinate and carry out daily programming when the teacher is not in the room.
Communicate effectively with co-workers and families.
Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with agency policy.
Independently supervise a group of children.
Continually determine what actions are needed to ensure children’s well-being.
Model behavior consistent with agency expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.