Teacher Aide
Why Join Our Team:
The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services.
Benefits:
- Generous Paid Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- 10 Paid holidays
- Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plan with Agency Match
- Work life balance
- And so much more!
Work Schedule: Part time, Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 2 pm (30 hours).
A Day in the Life of a Teacher Aide:
- Completes all job requirements as expressed by the classroom team.
- Actively engages with students on a consistent basis.
- Demonstrates consistent use of reflective listening and conflict resolution techniques. Promotes problem solving and positive social interactions in the classroom.
- Learns from related service professionals how to use specialized equipment/techniques where necessary and is responsible for the carryover of therapy programs into the classroom.
- Responsible for assuring the personal safety of children in all settings throughout the day including gym and outside.
- Recognizes and follows the chain of command by communicating concerns to the immediate supervisor. Maintains and supports positive working relationships with the program staff.
- Demonstrates flexibility in hours and classroom placement.
- Facilitates a close working relationship with families. Provides support and encouragement, as well as training/education as required.
- Participates in staff development and in-service training as required to maintain job status.
- Maintains confidentiality and respect for all students, their family members, and RCC co-workers. Maintains appropriate professional and personal boundaries including on social media.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Experience with toddler and/or preschool education with some knowledge of children with special needs.
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency- HSE
Vision and Core Values:
Come help us be the leading provider of innovative, quality support and services promoting independence, choice, and community integration. Our organization will promote excellence at every level through an environment of mutual respect and continued professional and personal development through our core values of...
- Respect
- Integrity
- Diversity
- Innovation
- Empowerment