Gym Teaching Assistant

ServingSchools; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Company paid holidays

Job summary

Watch Me Shine in Bangor, ME is seeking a compassionate Gym Teaching Assistant to support physical, emotional, and social development of children in our program.

You will assist the gym teacher, implement activities, monitor progress, provide 1:1 instruction, train paraprofessionals, and maintain a safe, engaging environment. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred; training is provided, and a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in kinesiology, education, or early intervention.
• Ability to support classroom teachers and developmental goals.
• Strong communication and teamwork with paras and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the gym teacher in planning and implementing physical activities.
• Monitor and assess students' physical development and progress.
• Provide 1:1 instruction and support for students with varied needs.
• Train and supervise paraprofessionals in the gym classroom.
• Ensure equipment and facilities remain safe, clean and well maintained.

Skills

Kinesiology experience

Education background

Early intervention

Education

Bachelor's or higher in early intervention/special education/education/social work

Job description

Watch Me Shine – Bangor, ME

If you believe in children, families & the power of community, then you can make a difference!!

Watch Me Shine – Bangor, ME If you believe in children, families & the power of community, then you can make a difference!! We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals that want to make a difference in a child's life. A Gym Teaching Assistant should have experience in kinesiology, education, and/or early intervention. A Gym Teaching Assistant's primary job duty is to ensure students have enriched programming that will allow them to develop motor skills, play skills and good overall physical development. A Gym Teaching Assistant will support the classroom teacher to oversee and ensure student programming, student progress, and support and the training of current and new paraprofessionals working in their classrooms. A Gym Teaching Assistant will provide training and support to paraprofessionals in their classrooms. A Gym Teaching Assistant is expected to learn a variety of early intervention theories and methods, demonstrate mastery level skills working with children with special needs, and be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference in a child’s life. A Gym Teaching Assistant employed at Watch Me Shine will never define a child by their diagnosis; rather see a wide-open future of possibilities.

Essential Functions Of The Role:

• Supporting the gym teacher in planning and implementing activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program;
• Following and implementing daily, weekly, and monthly schedules of activities;
• Support with developing and implement physical education activities and exercises for students;
• Daily, monitor and assess student's physical development and progress;
• Provide individualized 1:1 instruction and support for students;
• Establishing routines and provide positive guidance;
• Providing a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable;
• Tracking student progress;
• Oversee, support, and train paraprofessionals working in the gym classroom;
• Ensuring equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, and safe always

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in early intervention/special education/education/social work or another related field.
• Experience is preferred but Watch Me Shine is willing to train the right applicant.
• Candidates must pass an extensive criminal background check.

Benefits:

• Robust benefits package including health insurance, delta dental coverage, life Insurance, disability insurance, etc.
• Competitive PTO and company paid holidays
• High Quality Supervision, Training and Contact Hours

Our Vision

To be recognized nationally as a dynamic, highly specialized, child-centered early intervention program, empowering children to SHINE in all they do.

Our Mission

To help children achieve their greatest potential by providing them with safe and supportive learning environments that respects their individuality and nurtures their capacity to engage in a broad range of social interactions and learning opportunities.

Please visit our website www.watchmeshine.net for more information about our program.

Watch Me Shine is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)