Position: Preschool Instructor for Children with Disabilities

Location: Richmond, CA

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 2:30pm (32.5 paid hours/week)

Compensation: $21 per hour

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks during your first year, increasing with years of service.
• 11 paid holidays plus 1 bonus birthday holiday to celebrate YOU.
• Paid sick days
• 403(b) retirement plan for a secure future.
• Life and long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee discount program for shopping, travel, theme parks, and more!
• Employee Assistance Program providing free financial, legal, and mental health services.

The Preschool Instructor (non-credentialed teacher) works with children ages 0 to 3 years old with developmental delays, behavioral and/or emotional challenges, as well as those who may be on the autism spectrum in our early intervention program and preschool.

Our early intervention preschools provide a well structured environment with activities that are designed to meet the developmental and behavioral goals and needs of each child. Using the therapeutic techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) , activities will be focused in the areas of speech and language development, fine and gross motor development, sensory integration, and social development.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts classes for children in accordance with the instructional design and philosophy of the program.
• Evaluates each child in class and in all program activities; also prepares IPP for each child.
• Plans and implements daily activities.
• Participates in parent and staff meetings. Maintains close contact with parents and/or caregivers.
• Supervises the work of the teacher assistant.

Nice to haves:

• Experience teaching children aged 0-3 years old or experience teaching children with developmental delays
• Bachelor's Degree in Child Development or related field
• Spanish speaking a plus but not a requirement
• Experience in Applied Behavioral Analytics (ABA)

Must Haves:

• 12 Early Childhood Education units required including 3 units of Infant/Toddler Care