Connect Society helps Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, adults and their families become full participants in society. Our family focused approach supports our clients so they can fulfill their goals and achieve success.

OVERVIEW
Connect Society’s Early Childhood Services Program requires a full-time Educational Assistant to work with preschool and kindergarten children who have hearing loss and/or language delays. The ideal candidate should have basic knowledge of child language development, behavior management skills and experience working with children aged 2 – 6 years. In addition the candidate will need experience working with children with Autism, experience and knowledge around g-tube feeding and previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities is preferred. Position will require lifting and toileting children. Commitment to team work is essential as well as a willingness to be coached. American Sign Language (ASL) would be beneficial but is not required. Greater consideration will be given to candidates with competency in American Sign Language.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Diploma, or Special Needs Educational Assistant Diploma;
• Related course work/experience in child development, special needs, deafness;
• Current CPR and First Aid; and
• American Sign Language (qualified candidates without American Sign Language will be
considered with the expectation that they will gain competency);
• Clear Criminal Record and Intervention Checks.

Hours

Monday to Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm

Compensation

• $21.00-$22.50 per hour, based on education and experience; and
• Incredible work environment – cooperative, fun, inclusive, & inspiring.

Email resume to:

Kelly Roth, Program Manager
Email: kroth@connectsociety.org

Connect Society helps Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, adults and their families become full participants in society. Our family focused approach supports our clients so they can fulfill their goals and achieve success.

OVERVIEW
Connect Society’s Early Childhood Services Program requires a full-time Educational Assistant to work with preschool and kindergarten children who have hearing loss and/or language delays. The ideal candidate should have basic knowledge of child language development, behavior management skills and experience working with children aged 2 – 6 years. In addition the candidate will need experience working with children with Autism, experience and knowledge around g-tube feeding and previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities is preferred. Position will require lifting and toileting children. Commitment to team work is essential as well as a willingness to be coached. American Sign Language (ASL) would be beneficial but is not required. Greater consideration will be given to candidates with competency in American Sign Language.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Diploma, or Special Needs Educational Assistant Diploma;
• Related course work/experience in child development, special needs, deafness;
• Current CPR and First Aid; and
• American Sign Language (qualified candidates without American Sign Language will be
considered with the expectation that they will gain competency);
• Clear Criminal Record and Intervention Checks.

Hours

Monday to Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm

Compensation

• $21.00-$22.50 per hour, based on education and experience; and
• Incredible work environment – cooperative, fun, inclusive, & inspiring.

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