Preschool Teaching Assistant - Russellville

Pediatrics Plus • Russellville, AR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Pediatrics Plus is seeking Classroom Teaching Assistants to join their team of dedicated professionals. The company is committed to creating an environment where children thrive and is focused on empowering children to conquer their world through evidence-based therapy and developmental preschool services. They offer state-of-the-art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Available Monday - Friday
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Willingness to work with developmentally at risk children
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team
• Ability to engage in a manner that is fun, child-centered, mindful, and authentic
• Patience, positivity, & resilience
• Ability to react to direction in real-time
• Ability to adapt approach based on a child's developmental needs
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholder types (classroom staff, therapists, preschool administration, parents, etc.)
• Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance as needed
• Working knowledge of computer technology

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with children in a professional setting

Responsibilities

• Ensure a positive emotional climate.
• Assist the Classroom Teacher(s) by engaging children through curriculum implementation, playground activities, and direct childcare needs (feeding, diapering, and changing clothing, etc.).
• Collaborate with the Classroom Teacher(s) to ensure learning environments are established and maintained to motivate and enable children to achieve developmental milestones appropriate for their age.
• Ensure that a clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary learning environment is maintained and that children are kept clean, clothing is changed when necessary, and toys and other materials are disinfected each day.
• Collaborate with Classroom Teacher(s) to respond intentionally to challenging behavior by helping children de-escalate and prompting appropriate skills.
• Assist the Classroom Teacher(s) in ensuring treatment plans developed by developmental evaluators are implemented.
• Ensure each child's growth and development by utilizing intervention strategies established by healthcare professionals.
• Toilet training and diaper changing will be required.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Discounts and Incentives
• Company Paid Training and Professional Development

What This Job Offers

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