What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher's Aide position at Daystar Kids?
Please Note: All staff are required to be vaccinated and show proof upon hire, including a booster shot annually.
Opportunity: Help Daystar Kids change the world one child at a time! Lend your energy, enthusiasm, and talents to help children with special healthcare and developmental needs learn, thrive, and shine at Daystar Kids award-winning Pediatric Learning Center. If you are looking to acquire great experience to enhance and develop competences in your field of study (i.e. speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, early childhood education, special education) Daystar Kids is the place for you.
Qualifications: Candidates should possess a strong sense of purpose and drive to make the world a better place; and thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing learning environment. Successful candidates bring energy, patience, compassion, knowledge, and creativity to all they do and are engaged learners and observers who encourage progress in every child. Our Teacher's Aides never hesitate to help out where needed and seek opportunities to learn from our interdisciplinary team members, the Daystar Kids entrusted in our care, and their families.
- Education: Associate’s or above in special education, early childhood education, speech/language pathology, child life, physical, occupational music therapy, or other related fields of study
- Experience: 2 years of relevant field experience working in an early childhood education or pediatric setting and/or 2 years relevant field experience working with children with special needs
- Interest and demonstrated proficiency in understanding a broad range of medical conditions, related treatments, and their developmental impacts
- Excellent judgment skills- must be active, alert, and observant at all times and ready to effectively respond to unplanned or emergency situations
- Ability to effectively implement multimodal communication techniques and use adaptive equipment, sensory materials, and communication devices
- Inherent passion for engaging infants and children with special needs
- Inclusive approach; embraces and demonstrates person-centered values, respect, and integrity.
Benefits:
13 days accrued PTO (starting rate) 5 sick days
22 Paid Holidays
Birthday Floating Holiday
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k
Paid Professional Development!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you show proof of vaccinations? Hep B, Varicella, MMR, Tdap, & Flu
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
- Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25