Assistant Teacher PT

Easterseals Redwood; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch

Growth opportunities

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Easterseals Redwood in Florence, Kentucky, is seeking a part-time Assistant Teacher to empower children with disabilities through developmentally appropriate activities. Collaborate with caregivers to plan and implement programs aligned with individualized goals. Responsibilities include guiding children's growth, assisting with documentation, and maintaining a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and experience with children with special health care needs. The position offers competitive salary and free daily lunch.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and implementing lesson plans for children.
• Ability to guide developmental growth through play and activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ECE Lead and caregivers to plan appropriate activities.
• Guide developmental growth and document progress.
• Assist with documentation and behavior management.

Skills

Experience working with children with special health care needs

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are – to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities. By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.

Assistant Teacher – Part‑Time

Why join Easterseals Redwood as a part‑time Assistant Teacher:

• Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
• Growth opportunities, inclusive environment, values‑driven leadership
• Competitive salary, flexible schedules

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborates with ECE Lead and other caregivers to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that are aligned with the individualized goals of the child and the program, High Scope curriculum, NAEYC, STARs and best practice principles of licensing and accrediting organizations.
• Collaborates with other staff to create and maintain appropriate room arrangements, learning centers, and consistent routines/schedules to safely engage children and maximize learning.
• Guides developmental growth of children to support achievement of learning objectives through age‑appropriate play, sensory experiences, fine/gross motor activities, music/art, and language/communication activities in the classroom and during community outings and documents progress toward objectives on a weekly basis.
• Assists with the accurate and timely completion of all required documentation, including attendance records, individualized goals, service notes, reports for family, incident reports, food service forms, etc.
• Implements behavior management programs as directed.
• Attends meetings as assigned.
• Assists with shared duties of the program, including preparation and cleanup of all snacks/meals, assisting with laundry, cleaning of all toys and classroom furniture on a daily basis, etc.
• Supports efforts to educate, instruct, and train parents/guardians/other caregivers regarding their child’s developmental needs and daily care.
• Communicates pertinent information to caregivers about their child’s progress in achieving learning objectives and encourages caregivers to express their priorities and concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education / Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with children with special health care needs.
• We are a drug‑free workplace.