Therapeutic Integrated Specialist—Early Childhood Assistant

Child Inc; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

CHILD, Inc. is seeking an instructional responsibilities professional to support therapeutic integrated services for children with developmental needs.

The role includes assisting the Teacher, preparing activities, and guiding children through routines with positive behavior strategies. The position requires a CDA credential, an associate degree in Early Childhood, and RI RIELDS certification or the ability to obtain within a year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Infant Toddler/Preschool CDA Credential.
• Associate’s Degree preferred in Early Childhood or related field with approved coursework.
• Appropriate RI RIELDS certificate, or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Two years of supervised experience working with children with special healthcare needs.
• Reports to Lead Classroom Teachers, Education Manager and Mental Health Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide general support and specific interventions designed for assigned children.
• Assist Teacher in arranging the learning environment and preparing for activities.
• Model expectations to ensure children understand rules and routines.
• Engage with children via conversations, reading, and play.
• Assist with lesson plan implementation and small group work.
• Utilize knowledge of child development to support interactions

Education

Infant Toddler/Preschool CDA Credential

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood

RI RIELDS certificate

Job description

CHILD, Inc. is seeking an instructional responsibilities professional to support therapeutic integrated services for children with developmental needs.

The role includes assisting the Teacher, preparing activities, and guiding children through routines with positive behavior strategies. The position requires a CDA credential, an associate degree in Early Childhood, and RI RIELDS certification or the ability to obtain within a year.