Preschool Teaching Assistant - Alma

Pediatrics Plus•Alma, AR

About The Position

Pediatrics Plus is seeking a Preschool Teaching Assistant to support children in its developmental preschool. The organization provides pediatric healthcare services, evidence-based therapies, developmental preschool services, family support and education, and specialized facilities and equipment. The role includes training and professional development to help the assistant learn to engage and instruct children. The assistant works with classroom teachers and healthcare professionals to maintain a supportive learning environment, implement curriculum and treatment plans, and help children make progress toward age-appropriate developmental milestones. Duties also include direct childcare, including feeding, toilet training, diapering, and changing clothing, as well as maintaining clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary classrooms. The position requires regular and punctual attendance and timely completion of tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Available Monday through 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 children in a fun, child-centered, mindful, and authentic manner.
Patience, positivity, and resilience.
Ability to respond to direction in real time and adapt approaches to children's developmental needs.
Ability to communicate effectively with classroom staff, therapists, preschool administration, parents, and other stakeholders.
Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance as needed.
Working knowledge of computer technology.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Help ensure a positive emotional climate in the classroom.
Assist classroom teachers with curriculum implementation and playground activities.
Provide direct childcare, including feeding, diapering, toilet training, and changing children's clothing as needed.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to establish and maintain learning environments that motivate children and support age-appropriate developmental milestones.
Maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary learning environment; keep children clean, change clothing when necessary, and disinfect toys and other materials each day.
Help classroom teachers respond intentionally to challenging behavior by supporting children in de-escalating and prompting appropriate skills.
Assist classroom teachers in implementing treatment plans developed by developmental evaluators.
Use intervention strategies established by healthcare professionals to support each child's growth and development.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and complete tasks in a timely manner.