Disability Assistant - Mosaic Early Learning (4574)

Center for Family Services; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving lives as a Disability Assistant at a leading non-profit organization. In this fulfilling role, you will support children with disabilities in a classroom setting, working closely with teachers to implement engaging activities and ensure a safe environment. Your contributions will help foster a sense of agency among students and co-workers alike. With a commitment to best practices and personalized care, this organization values its staff as its most important resource. If you're passionate about making a difference and growing professionally, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive Salaries

Excellent Benefits Packages

Qualifications

• CDA or higher required; AA degree in Special Needs preferred.
• Two years' experience with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with daily operations and activities.
• Share information with staff, supervise children during meals.
• Maintain a clean classroom and support children with special needs.

Skills

Child Development

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Experience with Disabilities

Communication Skills

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

AA Degree in Special Needs

Job description

Disability Assistant - Mosaic Early Learning (4574)

Sign-On Bonus: Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center For Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus.

Position Summary: Center For Family Services is seeking a Disability Assistant for the Mosaic Early Learning. This individual serves as a Disability Assistant in a classroom setting, assisting the Mosaic Early Learning Teacher with the daily operations of planning, implementation of classroom activities and children's observations, and working with children with disabilities or challenging behaviors while assuring safety and compliance at all times.

Location: Burlington County, NJ

Status: Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Disability Assistant shares information on a daily basis with classroom staff concerning conversations with parents and/or observations of children, eats with children at mealtimes while supervising the meal area, works on school bus as needed, providing support to the bus driver and bus aid, and notifies bus driver of any safety concerns. This individual provides assistance to the classroom teacher in the classroom and on field trips, serves as a substitute teacher if the teacher or teacher assistant is unavailable, assists in maintaining a clean and organized classroom, and supports other staff in carrying out the plans for children with special needs. The Disability Assistant treats colleagues and students as individuals with respect and dignity, provides leadership to staff, and promotes a sense of agency with co-workers and staff. This individual completes documentation in a timely manner, attends all required staff meetings and activities, and reviews progress in personal development periodically with supervisor. The Disability Assistant is responsible for understanding Head Start standards and local child care licensing regulations.

Requirements:

• Child Development Assoc. (CDA) or higher is required, AA degree or higher in Special needs or related field preferred
• Two years' experience working with children with disabilities
• Maintain First Aid and CPR certifications
• Must pass CFS criminal background checks, drug screening and physical examination
• Current driver's license with an excellent driving record of at least three years
• Vehicle with current insurance and registration

About Employment at Center For Family Services: Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional.

Disclaimer: Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.