Job Description

Are you passionate about helping children succeed? Do you want to join a team of dedicated professionals committed to creating an environment where children thrive?

At Pediatrics Plus you can do just that!

We are currently seeking

Classroom Teaching Assistants

to join our team of highly qualified professionals that share our vision of Empowering Children to Conquer their World!





Pediatrics Plus is a highly collaborative pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy) and developmental preschool services, state of the art facilities, specialized equipment, family support and education, and community investment.

Why you'll love working at Pediatrics Plus:

Competitive Pay Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Company Discounts and Incentives Company Paid Training and Professional Development Cutting Edge Classroom Structure and Curriculum




Pediatrics Plus provides all of the necessary training to start your career as an Assistant Teacher, as well as opportunities to grow with us through professional development. Our training program will provide all the tools you need to be successful as you learn to engage and instruct children in our developmental preschool.

What you will do:

Our ideal candidate is someone who is excited to learn and is passionate about helping children in a fun, engaging, and collaborative manner.


Ensure a positive emotional climate Assist the Classroom Teacher(s) by engaging children through: + Curriculum implementation
+ Playground activities
+ Direct childcare needs (feeding, diapering, and changing clothing, etc.)
Collaborate with the Classroom Teacher(s) to ensure learning environments are established and maintained to motivate and enable children to achieve developmental milestones appropriate for their age. Ensure that a clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary learning environment is maintained and that children are kept clean, clothing is changed when necessary, and toys and other materials are disinfected each day. Collaborate with Classroom Teacher(s) to respond intentionally to challenging behavior by helping children de-escalate and prompting appropriate skills Assist the Classroom Teacher(s) in ensuring treatment plans developed by developmental evaluators are implemented Ensure each child's growth and development by utilizing intervention strategies established by healthcare professionals Toilet training and diaper changing will be required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you have:

Willingness to work with developmentally at risk children Ability to collaborate effectively with a team Ability to engage in a manner that is fun, child-centered, mindful, and authentic Patience, positivity, & resilience Ability to react to direction in real-time Ability to adapt approach based on a child's developmental needs Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholder types (classroom staff, therapists, preschool administration, parents, etc.) Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance as needed Working knowledge of computer technology

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma / GED Available Monday - Friday One year of experience working with children in a professional setting (preferred) Pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle, lift, feel, and reach. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to maintain regular and punctual attendance. The employee is required to complete tasks in a timely manner.




We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.





Compensation: Starts at $11.50 per hour



Full Time



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