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Assistant Teacher I (Early Learning Classroom)

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Kennedy Krieger Institute

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Summary

Support teachers in implementing instruction and behavioral protocols for a diverse population of students in an early learning environment. Assist with classroom management, student evaluation, and the integration of technology into instructional design.

Job Description

Overview

The Assistant Teacher I will support the teachers who serve a varied population of students with typical and neuro-diverse abilities in the Integrated Early Learning Center. The incumbent assists with the implementation of the program as outlined and with adapting instruction that meets the individual academic, medical, developmental, and technological needs of the students.

The Early Learning Classrooms at Kennedy Krieger is a unique learning center that aims to provide a comprehensive and family-centered education to children aged 3 to 5.

Our classrooms are located in the Windsor Mill area of western Baltimore County. We provide an inclusive environment where both typically developing children and children who are neurodiverse can learn together.

Responsibilities

  • Assist supervising teacher with the implementation of instruction and evaluation aspects of the classroom in accordance with students’ individualized plans using effective strategies for academic and behavioral success.
  • Complete instructional-related duties as assigned by supervising teacher and administrators.
  • Provide instruction, supervision, and classroom management under the direction of the supervising teacher.
  • Implement behavioral protocols and assignments for students during instructional and non-instructional times.
  • Utilize instructional and non-instructional time in a professional manner in keeping with administrative guidelines.
  • Participate in and contribute to in-service training and staff meetings.
  • Provide support and leadership for curricular and extra-curricular activities that support student-life and promote a positive school experience.
  • Assist with the implementation of technology in instructional design and delivery in accordance with supervising teacher’s directions.

    • Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Must have or be able to obtain the 90-hour Preschool Training Certification within thirty days of hire.

    EDUCATION:

    Associate’s degree or completion of two years of college equivalence required. Additional relevant experience beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for this degree requirement at the discretion of the Director, Integrated Early Learning Center.

     

    EXPERIENCE:

    • Previous experience working in a classroom of students with disabilities.
    • Experience with pediatric population preferred

     

    RELATED TRAINING:

    Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
  • Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.
  • Must have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
  • Must have manual dexterity sufficient to perform various keyboard functions.
  • Must be physically present at the assigned job site.
  • Must be able to lift and carry students requiring assistive and/or adaptive equipment.
  • Must be able to lift/carry/restrain students as needed to implement approved behavioral management techniques.
  • Must be able to maintain a calm demeanor throughout daily interactions with students and staff.

    • Minimum pay range

    Maximum pay range

    About the company

    Kennedy Krieger Institute

    We provide assessment and treatment on an outpatient basis at our facilities at Broadway and Triad, at schools and in-home, as well as consultation services to hospitals and other community-based programs. Our inpatient programs, the Neuro-Behavioral Unit and Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program serve as models of treatment in a medical setting. We are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for children, families, their support systems and their communities through assessment, treatment, parent training, educational and consultative services.

    Company size

    501-1,000 employees

    Industry

    Healthcare

    Org type

    Nonprofit

    Headquarters

    Columbia, Maryland

    About the company

    Kennedy Krieger Institute

    We provide assessment and treatment on an outpatient basis at our facilities at Broadway and Triad, at schools and in-home, as well as consultation services to hospitals and other community-based programs. Our inpatient programs, the Neuro-Behavioral Unit and Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program serve as models of treatment in a medical setting. We are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for children, families, their support systems and their communities through assessment, treatment, parent training, educational and consultative services.

    Company size

    501-1,000 employees

    Industry

    Healthcare

    Org type

    Nonprofit

    Headquarters

    Columbia, Maryland