Special Education Teacher Assistant

Thecentersohio; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Teacher Assistants to join their vibrant team in Cleveland. This role involves designing and implementing engaging lesson plans tailored to children's developmental needs, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment. You will collaborate with parents and staff to support children's growth and learning, particularly those with special needs. The organization values well-being and offers comprehensive benefits, including health plans and mental health support. If you're passionate about early childhood education and making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings (401k)

Mental Health Support

Employee Assistance Program

Calm Subscription

Short- and Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education with a focus on developmental programs.
• Knowledge of IEPs and classroom management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement lesson plans for children, accommodating learning differences.
• Supervise children and foster a fun learning environment.

Skills

CPR/First Aid Certification

Child Development Knowledge

Trauma Informed Care

Communication Skills

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Childhood Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

5209 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA Req #1295

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

About The Centers

We provide health, family, residential, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life-changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives.

Our Early Learning Centers and programs provide high-quality care for children during the critical first 2,000 days of life by operating six high-quality early learning centers, serving children birth through five years old, in Cleveland and the inner-ring suburbs. Because of our high standards, all sites achieved a 5-Star rating on the Step-Up-To-Quality Rating and have been recognized and selected to be part of Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) and PRE4CLE.

We strive to be a service-oriented workplace that pioneers and co-creates solutions while fostering belonging in a community where our team members thrive.

Wellbeing and Benefits

Providing quality benefits for our staff is important to us. Just as important is our staff’s well-being. That’s why we offer several choices from medical to dental to vision plans to meet the different needs of our staff.

Choice of medical and dental plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care, Vision, Support for continuing education and credential renewal, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution, Mental Health Support, Employee Assistance Program, Calm Subscription, Short- and Long-term Disability.

About the Role

Job Summary

Designs, develops, and implements developmentally appropriate programs and lesson plans for children in their care. Will utilize various approaches to develop content and employ multiple teaching strategies to accommodate learning differences such as those with Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Job Qualifications:

Teacher Assistant II

• Teacher Assistant II; Associate degree required (Early Childhood Education focus preferred).
• Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Pre-kindergarten Associates Teaching Certificate a plus.

Teacher Assistant I

• Teacher Assistant I: Childhood Development Associate (CDA) required (Infant/Toddler or Pre-School).

All Teaching Positions

• CPR/First Aid, Communicable Disease, Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention within 30 days of hire (training provided by The Centers).
• Trauma Informed Care and Conscious Discipline training within 6 months of hire.
• One year experience in a classroom setting with early childhood focus preferred.
• Occasional evening hours may be required.
• No record of child abuse or moral turpitude as determined by background check based on fingerprints.
• Assumes responsibility for the assigned children in the Teacher’s classroom; meets the social, emotional, physical and cognitive developmental needs of children in routine areas of their care and throughout their planned daily schedule of activities.
• Daily lesson plans will focus on teaching through the child’s interests while utilizing the CLASS teaching techniques and individualized service plans.
• May be asked to assist in Individual Education Plans (IEP) meetings to help support the parents, child, and Special Services Department.
• Supervise children to and from bus pick-up and drop-off to the early learning center, as needed.
• Fosters the creation of an exciting and fun learning environment based on program requirements, the High Scope Curriculum and individual assessment data.
• Completes individual assessments and screenings for children in their care; formulates plans to support children with special needs.
• Maximizes contribution of nutritional services to children’s development and socialization by ensuring food is not used as punishment or reward, and that each child is encouraged, but not forced, to eat or taste food.
• Develops caring, meaningful, and professional relationships with parents while encouraging personal involvement.
• Develops and implements plans that reflect the changing needs of children, including part-time enrollment, second shift lunch non-napping children, tooth-brushing and other appropriate self-care routines.
• Maintains timely and accurate classroom records including attendance, food service tallies, and lesson planning; prepares anecdotal notes on a weekly basis and enters information into the electronic records systems.
• Participates in in-service training, seminars, training sessions, practice-based coaching sessions, formal college coursework, and meetings outside the agency as a method of gaining more experience and knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.