Early Childhood Therapeutic Integrated Specialist

C H I L D INC; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision Plan

Group life insurance and long-term/dis

403(b) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

CHILD, Inc. in Rhode Island seeks a Therapeutic Integrated Specialist/Teacher Assistant to support children with developmental and behavioral needs in early childhood settings under Kids Connect.

You will provide general support and targeted interventions, assist the Teacher in arranging the learning environment, and model expectations to help children participate successfully. You will collaborate with teachers on lesson plans, work with individuals or small groups, and use development

Qualifications

• Minimum of Infant Toddler/Preschool CDA Credential.
• Associate’s Degree preferred in Early Childhood or closely related field with approved/equivalent coursework.
• Appropriate RIELDS certificate, or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated experience in early care and education setting and two years of supervised experience working with children with special healthcare needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support and specific interventions designed for assigned children.
• Assist Teacher in arranging the learning environment and preparing for activities.
• Model expectations to ensure children’s understanding of rules and routines.
• Engage with children through conversations, reading, and play.
• Assist with implementation of lesson plans.

Skills

Communication with children

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

CDA Credential

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood

RIELDS certificate

Tools

The Creative Curriculum

Basic computer skills

Job description

CHILD, Inc. in Rhode Island seeks a Therapeutic Integrated Specialist/Teacher Assistant to support children with developmental and behavioral needs in early childhood settings under Kids Connect.

You will provide general support and targeted interventions, assist the Teacher in arranging the learning environment, and model expectations to help children participate successfully. You will collaborate with teachers on lesson plans, work with individuals or small groups, and use development