teacher aid

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose:

To provide support and assistance to the pre-school program  in accordance with company procedures and state regulations 

Qualifications:

• Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.                                 
• Must possess basic computer skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent if required by work location. (Minimum of a CDA higher required)
• A minimum of two years of experience in early childcare and classroom education

Essential Functions:

• Communicates with parents daily regarding the child’s daily progress/activities in a professional manner
• Responsible for the health and safety of all children in assigned classrooms including, but not limited to; changing diapers, toileting, preparing bottles and/or food and feeding at meals and other times
• Monitors playground activities/Implements safety in activities
• Responsible for classroom cleanliness and organization
• Perform all other duties as assigned

This position will remain open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace
If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process

This position will remain open until filled. If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process.

This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer.

Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.

Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.