Description

If making a lasting difference in a child's life is a priority for you and your career goals, we want to help you get there. LIFESPAN is hiring experienced, compassionate, creative, hardworking, friendly, and reliable Teacher Assistants to support children with developmental delays and typically developing children from six weeks of age until they start kindergarten in a blended, inclusive environment.

No previous experience in behavioral health services? No problem! We'll provide you the training you need.

What we do:

LIFESPAN’s mission is to empower children and adults with disabilities by providing education, employment and enrichment opportunities to live, work and play in their communities. As a North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten Program provider, we offer a child-centered literacy focused curriculum to prepare eligible children, 4 and 5 years of age, for success in Kindergarten and beyond. As a Teacher Assistant in an Early Learning Center, you will assist the teacher with implementing activities that will help students reach their individual goals. LIFESPAN is committed to helping you succeed by providing a supportive team environment, training, growth and development, and career advancement. Join our team of passionate and caring professionals to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Full time employees have access to benefits including paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; 403b retirement plan with employer match; and perks galore!

What you’ll do:

• Utilize the Center Curriculum
• Develop relationships in the classroom promoting social emotional learning and well-being
• Assist teacher with implementing goal oriented planned activities
• Ensure a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment
• Perform various routine procedures such as positioning, diapering and feeding
• Support inclusion and integration.
• Mentor children to help build social skills and relationships.
• Use electronic health record to document activities and significant events.
• Submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines.
• Complete initial and ongoing training, and participate in staff development activities.
• In addition, you may be required to:
• Administer medications. Training is provided.

Requirements

What you need:

• Pass criminal record and healthcare registry check
• Pass driving record check if providing transportation
• Pass Drug Screen
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One-year experience in a child care setting or working with special education students preferred
• North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials; OR must be enrolled and successfully acquire NC EC within 6 months of hire.
• Commitment to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Note: Current First Aid/CPR blended or classroom certification is required. If you do not currently have certification from an approved provider, our American Red Cross certified instructors will provide you the training.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently (per policy)

LIFESPAN is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment. LIFESPAN is an equal opportunity employer.