Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)

Work for a nonprofit organization where our mission is to create possibilities by empowering people with disabilities to achieve their highest potential! Turnstone is the largest organization in the nation that offers the most comprehensive services under one roof. We are rapidly growing and looking for passionate, creative and motivated employees to join our team!

This position is a non-exempt, on-site position working 15 hours per week. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30 pm.

Our Kimbrough Early Learning Center (KELC) is for children of all abilities between the ages of 2 and 5. Our Teaching Assistants help support the teachers in each classroom during the daily routine. The children enjoy socialization with their peers and learn skill development and school-readiness through planned curriculum and experiential opportunities. The children in the KELC spend time on Turnstone's accessible playground, and also have supervised access to Turnstone's warm water therapy pool.

Basic duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting children with basic needs such as hygiene, eating, and restroom
• Supporting our teachers with activities throughout the day, both inside and outside of the classroom
• Keeping our classrooms organized and running efficiently
• Assisting with laundry, cleaning and disinfecting
• Helping provide coverage when staff members are on vacation or out due to illness
• Communicating with children and families

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience working with children ages 2-5
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to adhere to Indiana State regulations for licensed childcare centers and Paths to Quality requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current and maintained certification in CPR and First Aid
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential