Special Education Daycare Aide
About The Position
Racker is hiring a full-time Special Education Daycare Aide to support infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks to 3 years and preschool children ages 3 to 5 years in inclusive educational classrooms. Available positions are in both Preschool and Infant/Toddler classrooms. The role supports children’s development and well-being and helps create an environment where every child can thrive. The position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on a 12-month calendar, with a rate of pay of $17.75 per hour. Benefits include tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be at least 18 years old on the date of hire.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to physically assist children to participate in the program.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to perform repetitive movements, including sitting or kneeling on the floor, bending, and stooping.
- Ability to move quickly to attend to a running child.
Nice To Haves
- One year of special education or early childhood-related work experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support individual children and overall classroom needs under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
- Contribute to implementing IEPs to support children’s instructional and social-emotional growth in large-group, one-on-one, and small-group settings, embedding learning across the day.
- Assist children with daily tasks such as toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, and positioning.
- Implement individualized strategies consistently as directed by the teacher.
- Maintain accurate records and complete program-related documentation.
- Participate respectfully in a multidisciplinary team, including daily debriefs and weekly team meetings.
- Adhere to professional standards of behavior and dress while contributing to a positive work culture.
- Attend required training and uphold program regulations.
- Accept feedback, show initiative, and contribute to the development of the educational setting.
Benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Health insurance
- 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
