Therapeutic Inclusion Specialist

NurturEd Early Learning Center; Central Falls (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; 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 to join our team. You will work with teachers to provide a safe, structured space where children can grow and learn, engaging in reading, play, and activities that support development.

The ideal candidate has experience with special needs children or challenging behaviors, a warm demeanor, strong communication, reliable attendance, and the ability to multitask in a busy early learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs children or challenging behaviors.
• Willingness to train and grow in Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to work with families and clinicians in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of teachers to provide a safe, structured space for growth and learning.
• Engage with children in reading, play, and educational activities.
• Inspire lifelong learning and partner with families to support development.
• Utilize an electronic daily tracking app for student progress.
• Assist with accreditation and quality initiatives and support inclusion programs.
• Collaborate with clinicians to create appropriate learning environments for children with special needs.
• Help children meet individual goals outlined in behavior plans, alongside typically developing peers.

Skills

Warm demeanor

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reliable attendance

Organized / multitask

Team-oriented

Education

College credits / CDA preferred

Associate degree or higher in ECE or related field

High school diploma with college credits in ECE

Job description

NurturEd Early Learning Center in Rhode Island is seeking a Special Needs Teacher Assistant to join our team. You will work with teachers to provide a safe, structured space where children can grow and learn, engaging in reading, play, and activities that support development.

The ideal candidate has experience with special needs children or challenging behaviors, a warm demeanor, strong communication, reliable attendance, and the ability to multitask in a busy early learning environment.