Teacher Assistant Afternoon Only

LIFESPAN INCORPORATED • Statesville, NC

5d • $12 - $13

About The Position

If making a lasting difference in a child's life is a priority for you and your career goals, we want to help you get there. LIFESPAN is hiring experienced, compassionate, creative, hardworking, friendly, and reliable Teacher Assistants to support children with developmental delays and typically developing children from six weeks of age until they start kindergarten in a blended, inclusive environment. No previous experience in behavioral health services? No problem! We'll provide you the training you need. What we do: LIFESPAN’s mission is to empower children and adults with disabilities by providing education, employment and enrichment opportunities to live, work and play in their communities. As a North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten Program provider, we offer a child-centered literacy focused curriculum to prepare eligible children, 4 and 5 years of age, for success in Kindergarten and beyond. As a Teacher Assistant in an Early Learning Center, you will assist the teacher with implementing activities that will help students reach their individual goals. LIFESPAN is committed to helping you succeed by providing a supportive team environment, training, growth and development, and career advancement. Join our team of passionate and caring professionals to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One year experience in a child care setting or working with special education students preferred.
• North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials; OR must be enrolled and successfully acquire NC EC credentials within 6 months of hire.
• Must be physically able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force or constantly carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects (e.g. strollers).
• Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work; position requires walking, standing, stooping, reaching, crouching, etc for brief periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry weights of approximately twenty pounds. Will lift no more than forty pounds independently.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• This person should have knowledge of and be able to use a variety of office and other equipment relevant to performing the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to responsibly and confidentially handle sensitive student information.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Center Curriculum
• Develop relationships in the classroom promoting social emotional learning and well-being
• Assist teacher with implementing goal oriented planned activities
• Ensure a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment
• Perform various routine procedures such as positioning, diapering and feeding
• Support inclusion and integration.
• Mentor children to help build social skills and relationships.
• Use electronic health record to document activities and significant events.
• Submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines.
• Complete initial and ongoing training, and participate in staff development activities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Full time employees have access to benefits including paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; 403b retirement plan with employer match; and perks galore!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees