Preschool Assistant (Pittsburg, CA)

Contracostaarc; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Preschool Assistant, where you will work with young children facing developmental challenges. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in their lives through engaging activities that enhance motor skills and social etiquette. You will collaborate closely with Lead Teachers and receive training in essential early childhood education strategies. This part-time position allows you to contribute to meaningful early intervention services, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive. Be part of a nurturing environment that values growth and development!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount program

Paid vacation

Sick Days

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with developmental delays.
• Willingness to obtain required Early Childhood Education units.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teachers in providing activities for children.
• Support children with developmental delays in a classroom setting.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

Behavior Management

Communication Strategies

Education

12 Early Childhood Education units

Job description

Position: Preschool Assistant
Location: Pittsburg, CA
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 2:00pm (30 hours per week)
Compensation: $19/hour

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount program for restaurants, shopping, travel, even Disneyland!
• Paid vacation, Sick Days, and 11 paid Holidays plus a paid "holiday" on the employee's birthday.
• Accrue 2 weeks Vacation during your first year. Vacation accrual rates will increase with years of service!

The Preschool Assistant works with children ages 2-3 years old with developmental delays, behavioral and/or emotional challenges, as well as those on the autism spectrum at our early intervention preschools. The Preschool Assistant works with students in group settings providing activities that help build gross and fine motor skills as well as social and classroom etiquette skills of the children served. The Preschool Assistant works in support of the Lead Teachers of the classroom. In addition to hands-on experience working with children in a classroom setting, Preschool Assistants will attend training on a variety of ECE topics - teaching strategies including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), lesson planning, behavior management, visual supports in the classroom (visual schedules, PECS), communication strategies, etc.

Research has proven that early intervention services make a tremendously positive and impactful difference in the growth of a child with developmental delays. Be a part of their journey through VistAbility!

Minimum Requirements Include:

• 12 Early Childhood Education units (or the willingness to obtain)

To apply to this position, please fill out the information below.

Program: Lynn Center
This is a non-management position.
This is a part-time position.

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