Special Ed Teacher Assistant

Job Description - Bright Hope Learning Center (formerly Little Light House)

Job Title:

Teacher Associate Hours:

M-Thurs:

7:30-3:30 Reports to:

Classroom Teacher Salary:

$22,000 for 32 hours/week, 38 weeks/year Physical location: 222 Main St., Shelbyville

KY 40065

Fridays off + 4 three week breaks during the year, plus one week at fall break and at Thanksgiving, 9 paid holidays Little Light House -

Overview:

Are you looking for a job with purpose and the opportunity to directly impact special needs students and their families? We believe our young students are valuable, can achieve great things, and were created by God and are loved by Him. We are committed to serving their whole family by offering free, unparalleled services that will help every child reach their unlimited potential through our year-round school. We provide them with tools that help them to communicate, walk, and learn. We celebrate their victories and all the milestones they reach while at Little Light House.

Position Overview:

The classroom teacher associate is responsible to assist the teacher as directed in learning experiences for the preschool aged students to which he/she is assigned in the areas of spiritual development, cognitive, receptive and expressive language, fine and gross motor and self-help and social skills; Responsible for the assisting in classroom activities and implementation of educational curriculum designed for each student as directed by the teacher and to further the ministry and mission of the Bright Hope. Responsible for assisting with supervision of volunteers in the classroom and performing other duties as assigned, including some cleaning/sanitizing so to keep our environment healthy for our students.

Character Requirements:

1) Virtue Daily example of the pursuit of and living out of Christian ethics and morals in and outside of school 2) Compassion Taking regular actions to address the needs of others 3) Dependability Commitment to faithful attendance to work, and a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith for Bright Hope. 4) Service Desire to invest and help improve the quality of life for others 5) Conviction Agreement and belief that the bible is the final authority concerning truth, morality and proper conduct of mankind

Key Job Responsibilities:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Coordinate daily with teacher regarding classroom preparation and lesson plans.
• Prepare materials for classroom as needed
• Implement appropriate classroom curriculum as directed by teacher
• Assist teacher with implementation of annual goals and objectives for each student
• Assist teacher with implementation of appropriate behavior management techniques
• Assist teacher with implementation of activities as recommended by physical, occupational, and/or speech therapist
• Assist in the training, supervision and encouragement of classroom volunteers
• Adhere to all program policies and procedures including universal precautions
• Daily attendance at Flock (morning devotional)
• Daily cleaning and disinfecting of classroom toys, furniture, equipment, and flooring
• Maintain necessary supply of disposable items (i.e. Kleenex, paper towels)
• Attendance at designated staff meetings
• Attendance at monthly parent meetings to watch the kids or help with the hands-on meetings (time will be compensated by pay or by time off)
• Attendance at LLH fundraising events: Mini-Laps, Laps for Little Ones and Garden Party
• Attend workshops/seminars as requested, CS In-services and relevant conferences
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Anticipate needs of the classroom
• Other duties as needed or required

Job Qualifications & Skills:

Required:

• Personal relationship with Christ manifested consistently in her/his life as a Christian in work and personal life
• High school diploma or transcript of highest degree earned
• Works independently and cooperatively as a team member with all LLH staff.
• Incorporates a welcoming and teaching attitude towards guests, student interns and others who come to learn from the Bright Hope Team
• Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple tasks
• Works well with children

Preferred:

• Experience with children with special needs
• Experience with children birth through six years of age.
• Basic knowledge of sign language would be a plus .

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person