Early Childhood Assistant Teacher — Grow Young Minds

Easter Seals Blake Foundation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

403b with employer match up to 3%

Flexible Spending Account and Dep. FSA

Health Savings Account

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-term Disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employer paid life insurance & LTD

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Easterseals Blake Foundation in Tucson, AZ is seeking a full-time early childhood assistant to support teachers, implement curriculum, and foster a nurturing learning environment for toddlers and preschoolers. You will collaborate with families, maintain documentation, and ensure developmental progress for each child.

Responsibilities include adapting activities to individual needs, supporting IEP/IFSP goals, and upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of typical and atypical child development.
• Experience with developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong communication with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in maintaining a home-like classroom environment.
• Support delivery of curriculum across development areas (physical, language, cognitive).
• Adapt curriculum to meet individual child needs and interests.
• Support implementation of IFSP/IEP for children with special needs.
• Encourage positive interaction and self-regulation among children.
• Maintain confidentiality and document required information per standards.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements.
• Participate in professional development and meetings; model ethical standards.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Tech for records

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA Credential

Job description

Easterseals Blake Foundation in Tucson, AZ is seeking a full-time early childhood assistant to support teachers, implement curriculum, and foster a nurturing learning environment for toddlers and preschoolers. You will collaborate with families, maintain documentation, and ensure developmental progress for each child.

Responsibilities include adapting activities to individual needs, supporting IEP/IFSP goals, and upholding confidentiality and professional standards.