Lead Preschool Instructor

Join Our Legacy of Care at Vist:Ability!: Since 1965, VistAbility :has been a beacon of support, serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 13 locations in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.
Rooted in a deep commitment to person-centered services, we have built a culture that values work-life balance and celebrates the joy of service.
Position: Preschool Instructor for Children with Disabilities Location: :Concord, CA Hours: :Monday through Friday 8:00am - 2:30pm (32.
5 paid hours/week) Compensation: :$21 per hour plus great benefits!: Benefits: : - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, - Employee Discount program for restaurants, shopping, travel.
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even Disneyland! - Paid vacation, Sick Days, and 11 paid Holidays plus a paid "holiday" on the employee's birthday.
- Accrue 2 weeks Vacation: during your first year.
Vacation accrual rates will increase with years of service! The Preschool Instructor :(non-credentialed teacher) works with children ages 0 to 3 years old with developmental delays, behavioral and/or emotional challenges, as well as those who may be on the autism spectrum in our early intervention program and preschool.
Our early intervention preschools provide a well structured environment with activities that are designed to meet the developmental and behavioral goals and needs of each child.
Using the therapeutic techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA):, activities will be focused in the areas of speech and language development, fine and gross motor development, sensory integration, and social development.
Responsibilities: - Conducts classes for children in accordance with the instructional design and philosophy of the program.
- Evaluates each child in class and in all program activities; also prepares IPP for each child.
- Plans and implements daily activities.
- Participates in parent and staff meetings.
Maintains close contact with parents and/or caregivers.
- Supervises the work of the teacher assistant.
Nice to haves: - Experience teaching children aged 0-3 years old or experience teaching children with developmental delays - Bachelor's Degree in Child Development or related field - Spanish speaking a plus but not a requirement Must Haves: - Driver's license and good driving record.
- 12 Early Childhood Education units required including 3 units of Infant/Toddler Care - Experience in Applied Behavioral Analytics (ABA)