Preschool Teacher Asst (EAC) - School of Medicine Autism Center

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Assistant Preschool Teacher to join their inclusive preschool classroom. In this vital role, you will engage with children aged 12 months to 5 years, fostering their language, social, and adaptive skills. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and experience working with diverse learners, including those with autism. You'll work closely with a lead teacher to create an enriching environment that supports each child's growth and development. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation and pass a background check.
• Experience with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day educational activities for children ages 12 months to 5 years.
• Support lead teacher in promoting language and social development.

Skills

Communication Skills

Behavior Monitoring

Activity Preparation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

One year of college coursework in early childhood education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under direct supervision, the Assistant Preschool Teacher conducts day-to-day educational activities for children ages 12 months to 5 years of age, to children with and without autism spectrum disorder in an inclusive preschool classroom.
• Provides educational activities and support to promote language, social, and adaptive behavior development.
• Support will include activity preparation, set-up, and clean-up as well as classroom environmental set-up.
• Monitors child activity and behavior within the classroom. Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Must have reliable transportation and pass a background check.
• Ability to work on site between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday.
• Working with the lead teacher, follows appropriate curriculum for the classroom.
• Helps the lead teacher provide educational activities and support to promote language, social, and adaptive behavior development.
• Supports the lead teacher in implementing activities, preparation, set-up, and clean-up as well as classroom environmental set-up.
• Monitors child activity and behavior within the classroom.
• Ensures compliance with state, university, and practice policies and procedures for all staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Priority will be given to completion of one year of college coursework toward a degree in early childhood education, special education, psychology, human development, or related field.
• Must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation and pass a background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one year of experience working with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Special Education, Behavioral Science, or related field preferred.
• Montessori diploma from a Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) Program.
• Technical College Diploma (TCD) with ECE major.
• Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) with ECE major.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: [phone] (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.