Special Needs Teacher Assistant

NurturEd Early Learning Center; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 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 Early Learning Center in Rhode Island is seeking a Special Needs Teacher Assistant (Therapeutic Integration Specialist) to support licensed teachers in a nurturing classroom.

You will work Mon-Fri 7:45am-2:45pm with opportunities during school vacations; duties include engaging children, assisting with behavior plans, and coordinating with families and clinicians, using an electronic daily tracking app.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has experience with special needs children or challenging behaviors.
• Must be warm, friendly, reliable, organized, and able to multi-task.
• Strong verbal and written communication; team‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of teachers to create a safe, structured space for learning.
• Engage children in reading, play, and learning activities.
• Collaborate with families to support individual goals and behavior plans.
• Use an electronic daily tracking app to document progress.
• Support EnhancEd Clinician and inclusion programs.

Skills

Warm demeanor

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reliable attendance

Organized and multi-task

Team oriented

Education

College credits in ECE or related

CDA credential

Associate's degree or higher

High school diploma + college credits

Job description

Description

This position follows a school calendar with opportunities to work during school vacations/ summer break

This is a Full Time position that would be Mon- Fri from 7:45am- 2:45pm

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

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.