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Watch Me Shine Inc

Preschool Teacher Assistant

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$40,938 / year median in Maine

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

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. The Preschool Teacher Assistant is responsible for supporting the children to meet the goals specified on their treatment plans using developmentally appropriate practices and active engagement. Essential Functions of the
Role:
Work with the classroom teacher on implementing curriculum and interventions established by the treatment team; Ensure students are actively engaged in pursuit of knowledge and their assigned activities; Support the classroom teacher in overseeing student progress, programs, and assessments; Help maintain a safe and organized classroom environment for children; Work with students in small groups or 1:1; Manage student behavior; Daily documentation and tracking are an important duty of the job; and Learn and implement a variety of early intervention theories and methods.
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree required 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 Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.51 - $25.71 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person