Therapeutic Integration Specialist — Special Needs Support

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

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.