*Please Note: All staff are required to be vaccinated and show proof upon hire, including a booster shot annually.*

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

*Opportunity: *Help Daystar Kids change the world one child at a time! Lend your energy, enthusiasm, and talents to help children with special healthcare and developmental needs learn, thrive, and shine at Daystar Kids award-winning Pediatric Learning Center. If you are looking to acquire great experience to enhance and develop competences in your field of study (i.e. speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, early childhood education, special education) Daystar Kids is the place for you.

*Qualifications: *Candidates should possess a strong sense of purpose and drive to make the world a better place; and thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing learning environment. Successful candidates bring energy, patience, compassion, knowledge, and creativity to all they do and are engaged learners and observers who encourage progress in every child. Our Teacher's Aides never hesitate to help out where needed and seek opportunities to learn from our interdisciplinary team members, the Daystar Kids entrusted in our care, and their families. * Education: Associate's or above in special education, early childhood education, speech/language pathology, child life, physical, occupational music therapy, or other related fields of study * Experience: 2 years of relevant field experience working in an early childhood education or pediatric setting and/or 2 years relevant field experience working with children with special needs * Interest and demonstrated proficiency in understanding a broad range of medical conditions, related treatments, and their developmental impacts * Excellent judgment skills- must be active, alert, and observant at all times and ready to effectively respond to unplanned or emergency situations * Ability to effectively implement multimodal communication techniques and use adaptive equipment, sensory materials, and communication devices * Inherent passion for engaging infants and children with special needs * Inclusive approach; embraces and demonstrates person-centered values, respect, and integrity.

*Benefits:*

13 days accrued PTO (starting rate) + 5 sick days

22 Paid Holidays

Birthday Floating Holiday

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k

Paid Professional Development!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.00 - 40.00 per week

Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Vision insurance Physical Setting: * Development center * Special education school Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday

Education: * High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience: * Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability: * Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person