Special Needs Assistant Teacher- Triangles Program

Learning Empowered; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Empowered's Triangles program in Florida seeks a Special Needs Assistant Teacher to support activities and engage with 3- to 5-year-olds with social-emotional-behavioral needs. The role emphasizes a nurturing, therapeutic approach within a safe, structured environment, with small staff-to-child ratios.

Full-time, 40 hrs/week, year-round. Requires AA degree or CDA, 3+ years in similar settings, and willingness to complete DCF hours and Pediatric First Aid/CPR within 90 days; fluent

Qualifications

• AA Degree or National CDA in early childhood education.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with children ages 3-5.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with emotional/behavioral challenges.
• Preferred training in Trauma Informed Care, Conscious Discipline, or Positive Behavior Support.
• DCF 45 clock hours (within 90 days).
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR (within 90 days).

Responsibilities

• The Special Needs Assistant Teacher works under the direction of the assigned classroom teacher.
• Supports the teacher in the classroom with activities and engages with the children as a group, or one-to-one using a nurturing, therapeutic approach.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

AA Degree or National CDA in early childhood education

3+ years’ experience with children ages 3-5

3+ years’ experience with emotional/behavioral challenges

Trauma Informed Care / Conscious Discipline / Positive Behavior Support experience

DCF 45 clock hours (within 90 days)

Pediatric First Aid/CPR (within 90 days)

Level 2 Fingerprint Background Screening

Job description

TRIANGLES is a Specialized Classroom Early Childhood program run by Learning Empowered that serves children ages 3- 5 years old who have a range of social-emotional or behavioral concerns or delays.The program serves children short-term while they are waiting for evaluation and permanent placement in the local school district or private care. While in the program, children are provided with a safe and structured early learning environment. Our Specialized Classrooms have caring and trained teams that include teachers, assistant teachers, behavior specialists, therapists and other resources.

For more information about the Triangles Program, go to:

https://www.learning-empowered.org/triangles

Small ratios of 10 children to 2 assigned classroom staff, with additional staffing supports.

SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT TEACHER

• The Special Needs Assistant Teacher will work under the direction of the assigned classroom teacher
• The Special Needs Assistant Teacher supports the teacher in the classroom with activities and engages with the children as a group, or one-to-one as directed to support the learning environment with a nurturing, therapeutic approach.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of AA Degree or National CDA in early childhood education
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a program with children ages 3-5
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with children with emotional and behavioral challenges, with or without diagnoses.
• Preferred training or experience in Trauma Informed Care, Conscious Discipline, Positive Behavior Support or similar.
• DCF 45 clock hours (or willing to complete within 90 days of hire, including exams)
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR (active certification or willing to complete within 90 days of hire)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Clean Level 2 Fingerprint Background Screening (when conducted by Learning Empowered prior to hire date and maintained throughout employment)
• Must be willing to work with children with social-emotional-behavior delays that may include toileting assistance, aggression, or challenging behaviors.
• Demonstration of good judgment, initiative, reliability, and trustworthiness
• Able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of our clients
• Physical ability to extend arms overhead, grasp with hands, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, walk, sit on floor
• Must be able to lift children in times of emergency or to meet immediate needs: up to 45 pounds
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adherence to a code of conduct that includes professionalism, respect and kindness in word and deed to participants, staff, and community partners.

Hours

: Full-time, 40 hrs per week, year-round program

FLSA:

Full-time/Hourly, Non Exempt

All Learning Empowered employees are hired At-Will. No contract is implied or intended. Learning Empowered is an Equal Opportunity Employer