What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional 7am-4pm (Decatur) position at KidsCorp West (Decatur)?
We are looking for an experienced preschool teacher /paraprofessional to work with children in our Early Intervention Day Treatment Center (EIDT).
We work with children who have needs in the areas of Developmental Education, Speech, Physical and Occupational therapies, ABA therapy and Nursing. Our children are the most successful when we work together as a team to meet their needs and achieve their individual goals.
Responsibilities
- Present lesson developed by the Early Childhood Development Specialist to the children.
- Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
- Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments etc.) Carryover of therapy goals into the educational environment.
- Collaborate with other team members
- Provide educational in-class and outdoor activities
- Develop and enrich professional skills through provided continuing education (paid)
- Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher helpful but not required as we will mentor.
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms. Training available
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Friendly and reliable
- Provide activities of daily living assistance and training for our children.
Skills
- Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills
- Well-organized and committed
- Creative and energetic
- Reliable. Consistency is key to progress with our children
This is a safety sensitive position and passing of drug tests and background checks are required. Equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14