Preschool Teaching Assistant - Russellville

Pediatrics Plus • Russellville, AR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Pediatrics Plus is seeking Classroom Teaching Assistants to join their team of dedicated professionals. The company is a collaborative pediatric healthcare provider committed to helping children succeed through evidence-based therapy, developmental preschool services, state-of-the-art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment. They aim to empower children to conquer their world.

Requirements

• 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.
• High School Diploma / GED.
• Available Monday - Friday.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

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