Teaching Assistant (Maternity Coverage)

Teaching Assistant – Early Intervention Classroom

• Location : Davies Development Center
• Starting Salary : $30,000 / year
• Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 7 : 00 AM – 4 : 00 PM

Position Overview :

The Teaching Assistant will work closely with the classroom teacher, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists to support daily instruction and child care in a specialized early intervention classroom. This includes helping with learning activities, daily routines, feeding, diapering, potty training , and individualized communication support. This is a full-time, hands-on position best suited for someone with experience in early childhood care who is passionate about helping children with diverse learning needs.

Key Responsibilities :

Learning Support & Engagement :

• Assist the lead teacher with implementing daily lessons and therapeutic activities.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups to support listening, language, and social skills.
• Model and reinforce use of speech, signs, visual supports, and communication devices as needed.
• Prepare and organize learning materials, visuals, and classroom setups.

Caregiving & Daily Routines :

• Assist with feeding , including bottle feeding and food preparation for young children.
• Provide support with diaper changing, toileting, and potty training following each child’s routine.
• Help children with dressing, hygiene, handwashing, and other activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in all caregiving areas (restrooms, diaper stations, eating spaces).

Classroom Environment :

• Support a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom setting.
• Supervise and engage children during indoor / outdoor play and quiet time.
• Observe and document behavior, progress, and developmental milestones.
• Implement positive behavior strategies with consistency and warmth.

Team & Family Collaboration :

• Communicate effectively with teaching staff, therapists, and families.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and learning around early childhood hearing loss and language acquisition.

Required Qualifications :

• 5+ years of experience working in an early childhood, preschool, or child care setting.
• Familiarity with routines of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
• Physically able to lift, carry, bend, sit on the floor, and move throughout the classroom.
• Compassionate, reliable, and able to remain calm in a dynamic environment.
• Basic understanding of child development and age-appropriate care.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with children who have developmental delays, Autism, speech / language delays, or hearing loss.
• Training in early childhood education, CDA, or relevant coursework.
• CPR / First Aid certification.
• Familiarity with sign language, visual schedules, or augmentative communication tools is a plus.

What We Offer :

• A supportive, close-knit team of professionals.
• On-the-job training in specialized early intervention approaches.
• A workplace that values compassion, inclusion, and growth.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and opportunities for advancement in a mission-driven environment.

To Apply :

If this is your calling, please submit an application or send your resume and a short letter of interest to careers@daviesinstitute.com. Be sure to highlight your experience in early childhood and any experience working with children with special needs or communication differences.

We can't wait to meet you!

About Davies Institute for Speech and Hearing :

At Davies Institute for Speech and Hearing (DISH), we believe in utilizing a whole-family approach that teaches children, parents, and family members how to move through the early education and developmental journey. We believe that student success is not only dependent on the child’s abilities, but on family involvement throughout the education process. From newborn hearing screenings to college acceptance letters, our goal is to help your child excel past milestones and to provide parents with the best resources to help them along the way.

Our families work directly with staff members to help build and develop appropriate goals and milestones based on their exact needs. Parents and children will work with teachers, speech therapists, audiologists, and occupational therapists based on their child’s comprehensive evaluation. Services are offered year-round by our wonderful staff and parents are always encouraged to be involved and ask any questions that may come up in the process. Our staff works together WITH the families in order to keep constant communication on child development and progress throughout the year.