Special Needs Teacher Assistant

NurturEd; Central Falls (RI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

13 Paid Holidays

Child Care Discounts

College Tuition Reimbursement

Medical (Healthcare Benefits)

Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Training/Professional Development

Job summary

NurturEd seeks a Special Needs Teacher Assistant to join our Rhode Island network. You will work with teachers to maintain a safe, nurturing classroom, engaging children in learning and play while supporting families and meeting individual goals.

Ideal candidates have experience with special needs children or challenging behaviors, strong communication, and reliability. Training after hours may be required, with opportunities to collaborate with clinicians andEnhancEd teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs children or challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to provide a safe, structured, welcoming space for growth and learning.
• Engage children in reading, play, and learning activities.
• Inspire lifelong learners and partner with families to nurture children.
• Utilize electronic daily tracking app for progress updates.
• Assist with accreditation and quality initiatives.
• Support EnhancEd inclusion program with clinicians.
• Collaborate with clinicians to create appropriate activities for special needs children.
• Help children meet goals outlined in behavior plans, alongside typically developing peers.
• Attend after-hours trainings (often 6:30pm) and meetings with EnhancEd clinician.

Skills

Warm demeanor

Verbal & written communication

Reliable attendance

Organized & multi-task

Team-oriented

Education

College credits / CDA / Associate in ECE

High school diploma with ECE credits

Tools

Electronic tracking app

Job description

Description

Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment.

This is a full time opportunity. Full time hours are typically 35 to 37 hours/week. All employees are eligible for benefits at 30 hours/week.

We will consider part time availability for the right person.

A typical day for a Special Needs Teacher Assistant will include:

• Working alongside a team of teachers to provide a safe, healthy, structured, and welcoming space to grow and learn.
• Engaging with children in learning - reading, playing, and having fun!
• Inspiring children to be lifelong learners.
• Partnering with families to nurture and care for their children.
• Showcasing your tech savvy skills by using an electronic daily tracking app.
• Assisting with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives.
• Supporting our EnhancEd Support Services special needs inclusion program.
• Working alongside Clinicians to provide an appropriate learning environment and activities for children with special needs, particularly behaviorally challenging children.
• Assisting children to become successful in meeting their individual goals outlined in their behavior plans, while integrated with typically developing peers.

Why you'll love us:

We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.

We offer the following perks and benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Child Care Discounts
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Training/Professional Development opportunities

Learn more about our benefits at www.nurturedelc.com/careers

Our learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. We have locations across Rhode Island. We have full time positions or part time positions (with flexible schedules available). Benefits vary for full time / part time positions.

Requirements

We are willing to train the right person!

Our ideal candidate will have experience working with special needs children or children with challenging behaviors.

We are looking for someone who has the following skills:

• A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Team-oriented and willing to work with others.

The Special Needs Teacher Assistant (referred to as a Therapeutic Integration Specialist or TIS) will be asked to attend occasional trainings after hours (typically at 6:30pm). The TIS will also have meetings with the EnhancEd Clinician to give all children the opportunity to succeed.

Education Requirements

• College credits, Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Associate’s degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of High school diploma (or equivalent) with college credits in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• We will train the right person and offer opportunities to gain a degree or college credits!

Certifications/Experience

• At least 2 years working in an early learning/child care center.
• Must have experience with special needs students, particularly with de-escalating behavior challenges.
• Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
• Visual and hearing acuity.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Other Qualifications

• 19 years of age or older
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.
• Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
• Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).

We hope you will join our team!

At EdCentral, we work as a team with EnhancEd, EnrichEd, and NurturEd - the new names for Therapeutic Child Care Services, Kids Klub, and Dr. Day Care.