Teaching Assistant
Join our amazing team and make a difference every day in the lives of children with hearing loss. (Note: Sign Language is not a requirement for this position.)
The Teaching Assistant works with the classroom teachers and Speech Language Pathologists to ensure the classroom runs smoothly and learning is supported by appropriate activities and lessons under the supervision of the classroom Teacher/SLP. This position follows the academic calendar of 194 days.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist students in the classroom, as determined by the classroom teacher.
- Support the students during classroom activities and lessons to ensure the best learning environment.
- Follow all established organization and department policies, procedures, objectives and quality standards.
- Assist in maintaining a safe working environment throughout the organization by adhering to all safety management policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of all students, family and St. Joseph information, adhering closely to HIPPA standards of practice.
- Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
- Provide any duty necessary for the smooth functioning of the program.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent communication skills, patience, and a desire to work with children.
- Ability to take direction and apply those directions in the classroom and in the preparation of classroom materials.
- Willing and able to assist young children with various tasks.
- Ability to use strong cleaning and disinfecting products.
Education and Experience:
- Additional education beyond a high school diploma is desired but not required.
- Previous experience working in a daycare setting with children is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrates flexibility, collaboration, and a positive rapport with co-workers and children.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
Certifications/Licenses: Valid Indiana Driver's License.
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Medical, dental vision insurance offered
- Health savings account
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Short-term disability offered
- Paid Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule: Day shift 7:45am -3:45pm
Ability to commute/relocate: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience: Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On-site
Application Process: Submit resume to Katie Griffin, HR Manager, at kgriffin@sjid.org.
