Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional: Full-Time

Easterseals Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional in a nurturing environment focused on supporting children with diverse needs. This role involves assisting preschool staff with instructional tasks, ensuring a positive learning atmosphere, and fostering individual growth. You'll engage with children, prepare educational materials, and help manage classroom activities, making a meaningful impact on their development. If you are passionate about education and making a difference in young lives, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be flexible and adaptable in various classroom settings.
• Knowledge of each child's needs and program plans is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist preschool teaching staff with instructional tasks.
• Maintain classroom organization and cleanliness.
• Supervise students during care activities.

Skills

Flexibility

Knowledge of child development

Behavior modification techniques

Instructional planning

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional: Full-Time

Join us to apply for the Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional: Full-Time role at Easterseals Arkansas.

Job Summary

Performs instructional tasks in the classroom to assist preschool teaching staff by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate flexibility in assisting in classrooms as needed.
• Have a working knowledge of each child's name, age, disability (if applicable), program plan, goals, medication, feeding, risks, and other special needs.
• Review and follow lesson plans and daily schedules.
• Prepare materials and instructional aids.
• Present instructional objectives to children using task analysis and interact to encourage progress.
• Observe and record data to measure progress toward objectives.
• Assist students with self-help skills such as grooming and feeding.
• Assist children during lunch and on field trips.
• Use appropriate behavior modification techniques to manage inappropriate behavior.
• Attend training and participate in professional growth activities.
• Discuss training concerns related to students with supervisor.
• Model appropriate language and behavior.

Support Activities

• Maintain organization and cleanliness of classroom and training areas.
• Perform basic clerical duties such as filing and copying.
• Assist with educational displays and bulletin boards.
• Supervise students during before and after school care as scheduled.

Compliance and HIPAA

Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Access to protected health information is limited to authorized tasks, and employees will not access other protected information unless approved.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education
• Industry: Individual and Family Services