Paraprofessional at Early Learning

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Career Development  

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for willingly learns new skills and techniques.  Demonstrates knowledge and competency with electronic diet office system, age specific considerations, patient diets, and allergies.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift\: Days - 40 hours per week

Location\: 9120 W 74TH ST, Shawnee Mission, 66204

The community you’ll be caring for\:  

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. 

The role you’ll contribute:

Britain Development is an early intervention program for children from birth through six years of age with special needs.  The paraprofessional assists the teachers, therapists, and other team members to support the overall function of the department.  The paraprofessional works closely with the staff to support the children in their classroom and therapeutic environments

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Provide direct support to children under the supervision of the ECSE, PT, OT, SLP, MT, and BCBA to assist children to develop maximum cognitive, communication, self-help, social, motor, and sensory processing skills.
• Assist with self-care routines including diapering, feeding, toilet training, and hand washing.
• Assist classroom teachers to prepare materials and equipment, organize the classroom and storage areas.
• Assist with maintaining and ordering of supplies.
• Substitute for teachers and/or paraprofessionals when they are absent.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• No Previous Experience Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• One to Two Years of Position-Related Experience
• First Aid Certification
• HeartSaver or BLS CPR certification through American Heart Association