Classroom Teacher Aide

Job overview

The Classroom Teacher Aide role is onsite at the Dahlberg Gibson Learning Center in Columbus, OH. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Pay starts at $18 per hour, plus shift differential. Hattie Larlham is a nonprofit disability service organization supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The aide assists the Intervention Specialist with classroom instruction and daily care, helping maintain a safe, positive learning environment. The role supports students’ learning plans, activities, personal needs, and communication while sharing observations with the Intervention Specialist and working with other professionals and staff.

What you'll do

• Carry out instructional plans and IFSP/IEP activities as designated by the Intervention Specialist
• observe students and report information to the specialist
• assist with puzzles, painting, coloring, and music
• support children upon arrival and departure and with handwashing, toothbrushing, toileting, and eating
• work with professionals and staff
• adapt to teaching methods, curriculum, and behavior management
• respond quickly to support a safe environment
• provide classroom assistance as assigned for absences or additional classroom needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

classroom teacher aide

teacher aide

early childhood education

preschool

disability support

ifsp

iep

columbus oh

hattie larlham

$18 per hour plus shift differential

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

paid training

medical dental vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Earned wage access
• medical, dental, and vision plan options
• life insurance at no cost for full-time staff
• employer-matched retirement program
• employee referral bonus
• six paid holidays
• up to 128 hours of annual paid time off after 90 days for full-time staff
• employee recognition programs
• paid training.

Why this role

Paid training is provided. Requires a high school diploma, 1–3 years of experience working with preschool children (preferably children with disabilities), and ability to lift and carry 30–50 pounds.

About the employer

Hattie Larlham is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.