Preschool Aide

Creative Learning Center; Redwood City (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Creative Learning Center in Redwood City is hiring Full-time Preschool Aides starting at $20/hr. Ideal for candidates interested in special needs education. The role includes providing instructional support, implementing treatment plans, and maintaining student records. CLC offers training, mentorship, and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience working with children in a special needs education setting preferred.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to students and monitor their behaviors.
• Implement treatment plans using ABA techniques.
• Collect data on student progress.

Skills

Collaboration

Feedback Acceptance

Crisis Management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Creative Learning Center in Redwood City is now hiring Full-time Preschool Aides starting at $20/hr with benefits!

CLC, a Learn It Family of Companies division, is a certified K–12 Private Day School designed to meet the academic and social needs of children requiring a highly individualized behavioral and educational setting. We are a tight-knit team that values collaboration, integrity, and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students who struggle to succeed. We share a passion for helping children and their families.

We offer training and mentorship for candidates with limited experience!

This position is ideal for candidates interested in working with children with special needs and making a positive impact. It is also suitable for those with backgrounds in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or Healthcare.

Certification supervision is available for candidates seeking BCBA certification or internships in a teaching credential. Additionally, candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in any field who pass the CBEST can apply to the CA Department of Education to become a Substitute Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to individual and/or groups of students, monitoring their ability to follow directions and behaviors.
• Implement treatment plans using ABA techniques.
• Collect data on student progress towards goals/objectives as directed by licensed staff.
• Assist staff in maintaining charts and records related to student progress.
• Reinforce academic behaviors taught by licensed staff and provide opportunities for practice.
• Assist students in community, recreational, school, and leisure activities under staff supervision.
• Implement district-approved techniques for verbal de-escalation and safe physical restraint, such as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administration and licensed staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience working with children in a special needs education setting is preferred but not required.
• Ability to collaborate and accept feedback, mentoring, and guidance from peers and supervisors.
• Maintain a professional and clinical perspective at all times, managing emotional responses to student behaviors.
• Experience in physical safety techniques, including Crisis Management Interventions and therapeutic holds.
• Ability to assume and sustain various postures (stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, grasp) for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds frequently.

CLC offers a competitive compensation plan, comprehensive benefits, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and referral bonuses. We pride ourselves on our collaborative team approach, professional development, and structured mentorship program.

CLC is part of LEARN Behavioral, a group dedicated to delivering collaborative care and nurturing the potential of children with autism and special needs across communities nationwide.

LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.