Lead Preschool Instructor - VistAbility
Concord, CA
About the Job
Join Our Legacy of Care at VistAbility!
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.. 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
- 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)