Position Summary: This position requires a dedicated and compassionate individual to provide high-quality care and support to preschool-aged children, both with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), in a daycare/preschool setting. By instructing young children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school success, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and well-being of young children in a supportive and enriching environment. Candidates with experience/exposure to working with children in a preschool or daycare setting are encouraged to apply!
Your Role at SARRC
- Assist in the development and implementation of weekly and daily lesson plans.
- Complies fully with all medical records and information privacy regulations, local, state and federal.
- Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
- Sets up the classroom with all necessary materials while appropriately organizing and constructing activities and classroom zones.
- Continually interacts with all children in the classroom including instructing children on practices of personal cleanliness and self-care.
- Create a safe learning environment and attend to children’s basic needs; Maintain DHS health and sanitation guidelines
- Collect data on student performance and learning.
- Communicate with students, parents, and staff on a daily basis in regard to observations, progress, concerns, questions, preferences, etc.
Who You Are
- High school diploma or equivalent. Degree from an accredited college or university in the field of teaching, child development, social work or similar course of study preferred.
- Experience in childcare, education, and/or within a pre-school or daycare setting preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with diverse backgrounds, human capabilities and limitations, and cultures.
- Interest in service to individuals with specialized and occasionally complex needs.
Salary
$17/hr
Hours / Location
Full-time
Monday - Friday
We have availability at the following locations:
Tempe, AZ (975 E Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284)
Scottsdale, AZ (6535 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251)
Mesa, AZ (2165 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215)
Robust Benefits Package
- Up to 16 days per year paid time off and 8 paid holidays
- Medical, dental and vision insurance (majority of coverage paid for by SARRC)
- 401(k) with 50% company match up to 6%
- Internal job growth opportunities
- Professional development annual benefit of $1000
Our Story
Established in 1997 by two mothers of children with autism and their developmental pediatrician, SARRC is an internationally recognized nonprofit with a mission to advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families. As the state of Arizona’s largest nonprofit serving the autism community, SARRC conducts innovative research, provides evidence-based practices, disseminates effective training, and builds inclusive communities.