Assistant Teacher Jobs

Under the supervision of the director and/or lead teacher, the assistant teacher will assist in the supervision, education, and monitoring of safety of children with disabilities birth to 5 years of age in a nursery school/early intervention setting. This is a part-time limited position that may convert to career. Salary range: $18.38-$28.51 Hourly

Required Skills, knowledge, and abilities: * Minimum of 12 post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development and 6 months experience in the field. (Transcript/s required) * Knowledge of early childhood education or child development or related areas of special education, speech/language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology or nursing. * Knowledge of how disabling conditions might interfere with the developmental progression of children birth to 5 years of age * Skill in working with children with disabilities and their families * Ability to work as a team member to determine a transdisciplinary approach needed for working with children with developmental disabilities. * Written communication skills for preparing correspondence. * Demonstrated good oral communication with a variety of social/economic and cultural backgrounds of children and families, and with professionals in related fields * Ability to handle children birth to 5 years of age with disabling conditions, using appropriate techniques; must be able to lift and carry a child up to 50 lbs. * Knowledge of computer use and its applications to the educational curriculum with young children. * Ability to read and keep a breast with articles through education opportunities and/or in-service training. * Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding clients or family members’ status in accordance with HIPPA regulations. Preferred Skills, knowledge, and abilities: * Knowledge of early childhood special education or related areas of special education; speech/language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology or nursing. * Knowledge of how disabling conditions might interfere with the developmental progression of children birth to 3 years of age. * Skill in working with children with disabilities and their families. * Written communication skills for preparing correspondence. * Knowledge of computer/iPad use and its applications to the educational curriculum with young children.