Teaching Assistant CCD

Provides assistance for the Preschool Program and Center for Childhood Deafness (CCD). Assists preschool educators with the daily functioning of the educational program and supervision of children enrolled in the program.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Assists preschool teachers with the daily functions of the program including bus duty, child supervision, feeding/toileting routines, daily planning, material construction, and classroom maintenance.

• Assists preschool teachers in providing developmentally appropriate practices facilitating development of language and overall growth of young children.

• Assists or directly carries out educational plan as directed by teachers and support staff including speech-language therapists, audiologists, occupational/physical therapists.

• Assists students with self-care programs.

• Assists professional staff in creating modified classroom materials as needed.

• Completes documentation and record keeping as necessary for program administration.

• Assists preschool teachers in positively managing children's behavior.

• Maintains good interpersonal relations with peers and professional staff affiliated with the program.

• Performs captioning duties as needed.

• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate preschool practices.

• Knowledge of appropriate ways to manage and guide children's behavior.

• Ability to communicate using proficient spoken and written English language skills, providing an excellent speech and language model.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to work efficiently and bring projects to completion on time.

• Ability to lift children.

• Ability to establish supportive relationships with children, parents, teachers, and staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Previous experience working with young children required.

• Proficient spoken and written English language skills required.

• Ability to learn sign language required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderately active work with light work exerting up to 40 pounds of force.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.  A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town l