Special Education Teacher Assistant

Job Description The Childhood League Center, a licensed early childhood education program, has an exciting opportunity for a Teacher Assistant to assist the preschool teaching team in the daily function of classroom management. We seek a high-energy, collaborative, flexible and creative professional with excellent communication skills. This is a school year position with winter and spring breaks, the position begins on 8/17/2026.

Job Responsibilities:

Assists teaching team in an inclusive classroom with children with and without special needs Lead small group experiences Provide educational support for all children in classroom: provide guidance, lead small groups, attend to children's needs Actively participate with teaching team in educational planning Collaborate and communicate with team members to integrate educational and therapeutic strategies into classroom experience Prepare and adapt materials for use in the classroom Help establish a positive learning environment Maintain classroom routines and organization Implement and maintain program policies Collect data and portfolio development related to assessment, Individual Educational Plan (IEP) progress reports and all goals Participate in professional development Attend staff meetings, team meetings, parent conferences and other meetings as needed Miscellaneous duties as needed including, but not limited to, duty for lunch/recess/cleaning

Requirements:

CPL 2 required, with CPL 3 preferred High School diploma required CDA or Bachelor Degree in a related field preferred, with preference of the latter One to two years recent experience working in a classroom setting with children with special needs required Must be able to lift, carry, push/pull fifty (50) pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds; stooping, bending, twisting, sitting on floor for long periods of time. Will be required to move/lift/relocate pieces of adaptive equipment, also must be able to lift physically handicapped and non-ambulatory students - required Successful completion of a background check (BCII & FBI) and drug screen required The Childhood League Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Childhood League Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.75 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Private school Special education school

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Special education: 2 years (Preferred)

Classroom:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person