Paraeducator - Closer

Rainbows United • Wichita, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A Paraeducator serves typically developing children and children with developmental disabilities in a pre-school setting aged 2 years (24 months) to 5 years. The person in this role aids in the classroom with duties that include feeding, diapering, toileting, participating in activities/games and housekeeping duties. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Maintain a minimum of 16 Kansas Department Health and Environment (KDHE) approved training hours annually by attending staff trainings.
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year working with special needs children or children aged 2 to 5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Teacher in providing a warm and nurturing environment in which the children can grow.
• Assesses the child's day to day strengths and needs through observation and maintains records as required.
• Provides input to classroom planning, both long term and short term.
• Maintains open communication with Teacher, parents, and other staff members.
• Complies with Agency and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds in person.
• Ability to determine and identify items and children in the periphery, near, and far visual fields.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED