Education Assistant/LNA

Cedarcrest; Keene (NH); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarcrest is seeking an Education Assistant/LNA to support students with educational activities and medical needs in a classroom setting in Keene, New Hampshire. You will work closely with teachers, nursing staff, and therapists to create a safe, engaging learning environment and help students participate in daily activities.

The position requires an active LNA license or enrollment in Cedarcrest’s LNA program, plus a preference for an associate degree in Education, PTA, or OTA or equivalent

Qualifications

• LNA licensure required or willing to enroll in Cedarcrest program.
• Paraprofessional certification preferred.
• Associate degree in Education, PTA, or OTA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with implementing educational programs.
• Support students with personal care, mealtime, and routines.
• Monitor student responses and document progress notes.
• Assist with medical needs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Provide on-floor LNA coverage during holidays as scheduled.

Skills

LNA licensure

Team collaboration

Student support

Education

Associate degree (Education/PTA/OT Assistant)

Paraprofessional certification

Job description

# Education Assistant / Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)**Make a difference in the classroom and beyond!**At Cedarcrest, our Education Assistants/LNAs play an important role in helping children and young adults learn, grow, and participate in meaningful daily activities. This unique position combines educational support with hands-on care, allowing you to build relationships with students while supporting their individual learning goals, medical needs, and overall well-being.Working closely with classroom teachers, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, and other team members, you’ll help create a safe, positive, and supportive environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.## Primary Responsibilities### 1. Supports the classroom teacher in implementing the educational program.* Implements specific components of individual students’ programs as assigned.* Assists students in participating in group activities within the classroom setting.* Monitors students’ responses to programming and modifies programs as recommended by the teacher, in collaboration with the classroom teacher.* Assists students with oral motor, mealtime, and snack routines as recommended by the therapy department.* Assists students with personal care as part of their individual programs.* Lifts, transfers, and positions children according to facility guidelines.* Assists in implementing recommendations from related service providers as assigned.* Participates in classroom field trips and other community outings.* Helps maintain a positive and safe classroom environment.* May be asked to serve as a substitute teacher.* Submits to a driver’s background check when required to drive company vehicles. This does not affect employment status.* Provides instructional and care support across multiple classrooms and with multiple students at the same time, adapting to changing needs and schedules as determined by school leadership.### 2. Provides support services to the education program.* Participates in classroom planning, team meetings, and departmental meetings.* Works cooperatively with classroom staff, rehabilitation staff, and nursing staff.* Documents and maintains all required data and progress notes.* Documents student attendance as required.* Assists in preparing classroom materials.* Reports observations and students’ responses to the classroom teacher and other appropriate team members.### 3. Supports students’ medical needs in the classroom in accordance with the LNA job description.* Monitors students’ medical status as required and reports significant medical changes to the charge nurse.* Starts and disconnects tube feedings as necessary.* Assists with managing students’ medical needs as requested by nursing staff.* Reports and documents splint and brace use, stander and equipment use, mealtime and snack intake, voiding, bowel elimination, temperature, seizures, and other indicators as requested by nursing or therapy staff.* Must be able to assist with and safely evacuate any student in an emergency, including during drills.### 4. Provides LNA coverage on the floor during assigned holidays.* Serves as an LNA on the floor during holidays as assigned, in accordance with the LNA job description.* Works every other holiday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.## Why Join Cedarcrest?As an Education Assistant/LNA, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ daily lives while collaborating with a supportive, multidisciplinary team. Your work will help students participate in educational activities, receive the care they need, and continue working toward their individual goals.## Qualifications* ## High school diploma required.* ## Current Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure required, or willingness to enroll in the next available LNA course offered through Cedarcrest.* ## Graduation from an associate degree program, preferably in Education, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Occupational Therapist Assistant, or two years of relevant experience preferred.* ## Paraprofessional certification preferred.