Therapeutic Integration Spec

Brown Medicine

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant (TIS) is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in supervising children to ensure their safety and well-being; providing instruction and facilitation to groups and individual children under the direction of the Teacher; and collaborating with the Teacher to assess the strengths and needs of children and design appropriate classroom activities. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
• At least 1-year supervised experience working with children with special needs, including social/emotional disorders and/or developmental disabilities.in a typical childcare program.

Nice To Haves

• Some college credit in the fields of early childhood, special education, or psychology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in any way possible, which may include, but is not necessarily limited to: a. Plan activities for assigned groups or individual children. b. Implement the daily schedule as assigned. c. Decorate the room with bulletin boards, pictures, children's artwork, and other hangings. d. Serve breakfast, lunches, and snacks. e. Help with materials and room clean-up and organization.
• Provide nurturing and supportive environment for children, using positive behavior interventions and preventative strategies to manage classroom behavior.
• Complete required number of training hours each year by attending in-house in-services and local workshops and trainings.
• Assume temporary responsibilities of the teacher in her/his absence.
• Report any special needs or problems of individual children to the classroom teacher.
• Work with children who have special health care needs, supporting the teacher
• Report any cases of suspected child abuse and/or neglect to Director or make a direct call to DCYF(1-800-RICHILD).

Benefits

• Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

What This Job Offers

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