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Gym Teaching Assistant

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Watch Me Shine Inc

Bangor, ME (In Person)

$44,418 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/19/2026

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Job Description

Gym Teaching Assistant Watch Me Shine - Bangor, ME If you believe in children, families & the power of community, then you can make a difference!! We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals that want to make a difference in a child's life. A Gym Teaching Assistant should have experience in kinesiology, education, and/or early intervention. A Gym Teaching Assistant's primary job duty is to ensure students have enriched programming that will allow them to develop motor skills, play skills and good overall physical development. A Gym Teaching Assistant will support the classroom teacher to oversee and ensure student programming, student progress, and support and the training of current and new paraprofessionals working in their classrooms. A Gym Teaching Assistant will provide training and support to paraprofessionals in their classrooms. A Gym Teaching Assistant is expected to learn a variety of early intervention theories and methods, demonstrate mastery level skills working with children with special needs, and be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference in a child's life. A Gym Teaching Assistant employed at Watch Me Shine will never define a child by their diagnosis; rather see a wide-open future of possibilities. Essential Functions of the
Role:
Supporting the gym teacher in planning and implementing activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program; Following and implementing daily, weekly, and monthly schedules of activities; Support with developing and implement physical education activities and exercises for students; Daily, monitor and assess student's physical development and progress; Provide individualized 1:1 instruction and support for students; Establishing routines and provide positive guidance; Providing a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable; Tracking student progress; Oversee, support, and train paraprofessionals working in the gym classroom; Ensuring equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, and safe always
Qualifications :
Preferred:
Bachelors or higher in early intervention/special education/education/social work or another related field. Experience is preferred but Watch Me Shine is willing to train the right applicant. Candidates must pass an extensive criminal background check.
Benefits:
Robust benefits package including health insurance, delta dental coverage, life Insurance, disability insurance, etc. Competitive PTO and company paid holidays High Quality Supervision, Training and Contact Hours Our Vision To be recognized nationally as a dynamic, highly specialized, child-centered early intervention program, empowering children to SHINE in all they do. Our Mission To help children achieve their greatest potential by providing them with safe and supportive learning environments that respects their individuality and nurtures their capacity to engage in a broad range of social interactions and learning opportunities. Please visit our website www.watchmeshine.net for more information about our program. Watch Me Shine is an
Equal Opportunity Employer Pay:
$17.00 - $25.71 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

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