Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic individual looking to positively impact the life of children with special needs? At Pediatrics Plus, you can do just that! We are currently seeking a Developmental Preschool Trainer to join our team of highly qualified professionals that share our vision of Empowering Children to Conquer their World! Pediatrics Plus is a highly collaborative pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy (ABA, OT, PT, and Speech) and developmental preschool services, state of the art facilities, specialized equipment, family support and education, and community investment.
Here are some other reasons you’ll love working at Pediatrics Plus:
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Benefits and 401K
- Training & Development
- Personal Growth & Leadership Opportunities
- Supportive & Interdisciplinary Work Environment
What you will do:
The Developmental Preschool Trainer will support the habilitative and developmental needs of preschool children through the execution of training and mentoring preschool team members.
- Organize and lead the onboarding of new preschool team members as directed by the Senior Director.
- Responsible for training new team members during the onboarding period for attainment of basic competency level as defined by Pediatrics Plus.
- Provide and model classroom management aligning with Pediatrics Plus's policies and procedures.
- Assist with and may complete preschool interviews as needed.
- Organize activities to promote the culture within the preschool team and among all teams at the site.
- Meet with new team members on day one for orientation, review building layout, introduction to other team members, and to establish expectations of job requirements as directed by the Senior Director.
- Model, coach, and train all preschool team members in all classroom activities and in Pediatrics Plus structures and routines.
- Prepare and implement all materials needed for new preschool team members’ skill acquisition of classroom performance.
- Speak in a compassionate, pleasant, and caring voice to children, parents, and staff.
- Train preschool team members in Support Plans in classroom management techniques, teaching techniques, and use of modifications for effective classroom and behavioral management.
- Work to effectively train preschool team members for success and independence in the classroom.
- Step into the role of classroom teacher when needed and complete all tasks for that role as outlined in the job description.
- Model the implementation of individualized classroom treatment plans to maximize the treatment benefits of the children served.
- Assist and coach new preschool team members on completing daily documentation, goal documentation, and/or report writing based upon team member’s job description requirements.
- Participate in the completion of classroom billing via deTASO by signing as indicated.
- Ensure the implementation, modification, and completion of daily curriculum is completed by new preschool team members with excellence and to the standards of Pediatrics Plus’s expectations.
- Participate in each child's development by positive engagement and embedded teaching across all development areas. Display an understanding that teaching occurs all day.
- Ensure the preschool administration and classrooms are following all policies and procedures put in place by Pediatrics Plus, EIDT, AR Childcare Licensing, and the AR Health Department.
- Is familiar with and complies with HIPAA regulations.
- Immediately reports health or safety concerns to the Senior Director or Nurse at site.
- Participate in and/or lead classroom team meetings as needed as guided by Senior Director.
- Participate in and/or lead site meetings and in-services.
- Serve as a role model for all preschool team members in work ethic, company policy/procedure, fidelity of practices, and Pediatrics Plus core values.
- Participate in one-on-one meetings with leader.
- Provide feedback to administration regarding ways to enhance continued improvement of the developmental preschool programming.
- Complete required hours of continuing education as deemed necessary for licensing and other accreditations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What you have:
- Must be able to work with children birth to age 21 and families who are at risk.
- Basic computer skills which include a working knowledge of keyboarding, database, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents.
- Ability to author routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of families or employees of the organization.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Reports for work dressed appropriately and complies with company policies regarding the dress code.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Travel may be required.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Child Development Associate Certificate, preferred.
- Extensive teaching experience in early childhood education or relative discipline.
- Experience teaching adults.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to accurately communicate information and ideas so others will understand through sight and hearing. The employee is regularly required to move including walking, running, jumping, and sitting. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, lift, reach, and feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
