Teaching Assistant Early Intervention
Posted:
29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Teaching Assistant Early Intervention Classroom
- Location: Davies Development Center.
- Starting Salary: $35000/year.
- Full-Time MondayFriday 7:00 AM 4:00 PM.
About Us:
We are a family-centered pediatric clinic and early intervention school serving children ages 12 months to 5 years with hearing loss speech/language delays and related developmental needs. Our classroom provides a language-rich auditory-verbal environment focused on helping young children build strong foundations for listening spoken language social-emotional growth and independence.
We are deeply committed to partnering with families and creating a nurturing developmentally appropriate environment where every child can thrive.
Position Overview:
The Teaching Assistant will work closely with the classroom teacher speech-language pathologists and audiologists to support daily instruction and child care in a specialized early intervention classroom. This includes helping with learning activities daily routines feeding diapering potty training and individualized communication support.
This is a full-time hands-on position best suited for someone with experience in early childhood care who is passionate about helping children with diverse learning needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Learning Support & Engagement:
Learning Support & Engagement:
- Assist the lead teacher with implementing daily lessons and therapeutic activities.
- Work one-on-one or in small groups to support listening language and social skills.
- Model and reinforce use of speech signs visual supports and communication devices as needed.
- Prepare and organize learning materials visuals and classroom setups.
Caregiving & Daily Routines:
- Assist with feeding including bottle feeding and food preparation for young children.
- Provide support with diaper changing toileting and potty training following each childs routine.
- Help children with dressing hygiene handwashing and other activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in all caregiving areas (restrooms diaper stations eating spaces).
Classroom Environment:
- Support a safe organized and nurturing classroom setting.
- Supervise and engage children during indoor/outdoor play and quiet time.
- Observe and document behavior progress and developmental milestones.
- Implement positive behavior strategies with consistency and warmth.
Team & Family Collaboration:
- Communicate effectively with teaching staff therapists and families.
- Attend staff meetings trainings and planning sessions.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and learning around early childhood hearing loss and language acquisition.
Required Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience working in an early childhood preschool or child care setting.
- Familiarity with routines of infants toddlers and preschool-aged children.
- Physically able to lift carry bend sit on the floor and move throughout the classroom.
- Compassionate reliable and able to remain calm in a dynamic environment.
- Basic understanding of child development and age-appropriate care.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with children who have developmental delays Autism speech/language delays or hearing loss.
- Training in early childhood education CDA or relevant coursework.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Familiarity with sign language visual schedules or augmentative communication tools.
What We Offer:
- A supportive close-knit team of professionals.
- On-the-job training in specialized early intervention approaches.
- A workplace that values compassion inclusion and growth.
- Paid holidays sick time and opportunities for advancement in a mission-driven environment.
To Apply:
If this is your calling please submit an application or send your resume and a short letter of interest to Be sure to highlight your experience in early childhood and any experience working with children with special needs or communication differences.
We cant wait to meet you!
If this is your calling please submit an application or send your resume and a short letter of interest to Be sure to highlight your experience in early childhood and any experience working with children with special needs or communication differences.
We cant wait to meet you!
Required Experience:
Junior IC