Classroom Aide

We are looking to fill several Full-time and PRN Classroom Aide positions for our therapeutic learning preschool providing services to children with disabilities. This is a new role in our preschool. You will have a great team of teachers and administrative staff to work with and a wonderful group of children that will tug at your heart. School runs year-round, so never lose work during the summer!

Ability KC offers comprehensive benefits packages to full-time staff including, but not limited to, employer-paid health insurance options, dental insurance options, vision, long- and short-term disability, generous paid time off, extended sick leave, etc. Additionally, we offer a paid winter break to employees.

PRN staff have a flexible schedule and work out hours and days with their supervisor.

Ability KC brings together Children’s Therapeutic Learning Center and the Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City, with long standing reputations of successfully serving thousands of individuals with disabilities and their families through medical rehabilitation, a therapeutic preschool and employment services. Ability KC is founded upon 70 years of mission commitment by both agencies. As Ability KC, the journey ahead is changing the conversation from disabilities to abilities, celebrating the successes of those served and engaging all stakeholders (individuals, families, staff, referral providers and organizations, contributors, donors, partners and the community) through a strategic brand, development and engagement experience across multiple audiences.

Job Overview:

Serves as supportive personnel, providing services as directed by the lead teacher/therapists. The position encompasses a range of work, from aiding classrooms in implementing activities to assisting with food service and classroom/recess areas cleanliness and organization. Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Two years of working with young children preferred.
• Two years of working with young children with disabilities preferred.

Ability KC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Background and post offer drug screenings required.