Kids Klub- Special Needs Teacher Assistant- Greystone (North Providence, RI)

Responsibilities:

The Special Needs Teacher's Assistant will support our Clinician and Administrator in our Therapeutic Child Care integrated program by sustaining the development of an appropriate learning environment and activities for children with special needs, particularly behaviorally challenging children. These activities will help the children become successful in meeting their individual goals outlined in their behavior plans, while integrated with typically developing peers.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to,:

Assist in the creation of a safe, healthy, structured and nurturing environment
Help plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum
Help to supervise and interact with children to facilitate their play and learning
Communicate feedback, concerns and questions to the Lead Teacher or Administrator for parent feedback
Support the implementation of the Therapeutic Child Care Services (TCCS) program
Help prepare activities
Serve meals to the children
Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization
Attend child specific orientation meetings and monthly Therapeutic Integration Specialist (TIS) trainings
Assist with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives
Promote interactions between typically developing children and TCCS children and support the children in participating successfully in activities
Document children’s progress, behaviors and medical status related to the children’s Therapeutic Integration Plans (TIPs) in partnership with the classroom teacher/Administrator and Clinician
Assist in the development and implementation of the TIPs
Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Education Requirements:

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Nursing or related field preferred
Must participate in early childhood staff development program
CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Experience Requirements:

Minimum two (2) years of experience (with high school diploma or equivalent) working with children in a supervised school age setting
Must have experience with special needs students, particularly with de-escalating behavior challenges
Strong communication skills
Positive team player
Ability to adapt to change
Ability to attend TIS meetings/trainings after normal business hours

Physical Requirements:

Ability to be engaged in physical exercise with children such as walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting, etc.
Must have visual and hearing acuity
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

Other Qualifications:

Minimum 19 years of age
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check
Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS)
Available to work a flexible scheduled between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and/or 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, according to the needs of the business

This is a part time position

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* How did you hear about this position? * Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position applied for, either with or without reasonable accommodation? * Have you ever worked for us before? If yes, please state where, what position, and supervisor's name. * Are you at least 19 years old? * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? * Are you able to work the hours listed in the job description? * Do you have experience with special needs students, particularly with de-escalating behavior challenges?