Job Description

Ascend is a multidisciplinary company that provides Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapy to children in the format that suits them best. We serve kids in a variety of setting such as home based, outpatient clinic and in our inclusion preschools.

We offer mentorship/support, an ability to learn, grow, and make a difference to our school based team that serves hundreds of kids across CA.

At Ascend, we go above and beyond to ensure our employees are happy/heard and well taken care of.

Under supervision, the Instructional Assistant will perform a variety of instructional and clerical activities as directed by a teacher in a preschool classroom setting and will need to perform all related duties as assigned.

Instructional Assistants will assist with day-to-day classroom activities, games, play time, meal times, biological needs, and more. This is a hands-on, in-person position working directly with preschool aged students.

This position is ~30 hours per week.

Specific Duties Include:

• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activities;
• Assist in the management and shaping of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies;
• Auditory and visual monitoring of students both inside the classroom and during outside activities;
• May perform clerical duties such as filing or duplicating materials;
• Use computer to maintain student records, attendance and files;
• Maintain student discipline in the absence of the teacher;
• Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment;
• Perform all related duties as assigned;

Minimum Requirements:

-High school diploma

-Prior professional experience working with children

We can't wait to hear from you!

www.ascendrehabinc.com

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits

Dental insurance

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Experience with children: 1 year (Required)
• school setting: 1 year (Preferred)
• special needs: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person