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Relate and Grow PLAY Tutor (play-based and education aide for child with special needs) in Columbus, Ohio
Relate & Grow has part time openings to work one-on-one as a *"PLAY Tutor" *with children with autism and other special needs in central Ohio. PLAY Tutors are one-on-one aides who provide intensive, play-based intervention. Each PLAY Tutor receives ongoing training and consultation on The PLAY Project and DIR Floortime methods and techniques, which are recommended by a certified DIR or PLAY Project Consultant supervising the work with the child. PLAY Tutors may also work with the child on education goals under the guidance and supervision of a licensed Intervention Specialist.
*The PLAY Project and DIR Floortime *are developmental, relationship-based interventions that follow the child's interests as a means to improve social-emotional difficulties as well as developmental and learning gaps.
*PLAY Tutor responsibilities include: *applying PLAY Project and DIR methods and techniques within fun, play-based intensive intervention sessions with the child, supporting the child's learning, tracking performance data, reporting to the Relate & Grow consultant, participating in ongoing training with the consultant and directly supervising the child when in their care.
Requirements: *Candidates must be playful, energetic, able to adapt and learn based on constructive criticism, reliable, organized and have a means of transportation. Experience working with children, an interest or background in child development and two years of college studies (48 semester hours OR 72 quarter hours) are *required. If offered the position, applicants must pass a background check and obtain an Instructional Assistant permit, we will provide guidance on how to obtain both of these and will reimburse their cost after a short period of satisfactory employment.
Current first aid and CPR certification is a plus, but not required, it can be obtained once hired.
This is a fun job with a flexible schedule that will provide valuable experience *that is applicable to any field related to education, child development, health and mental health services, social services, policy development, etc. *In some cases, schedules are flexible.
Current Openings Include
*1. *Providing PLAY Project intervention and care for a child with autism in a home setting.
Location: Reynoldsburg
Total hours available: Minimum 10 with the possibility for more. Flexible schedule with the following parameters
- Wednesday Mornings
- Friday anytime
*2. *Providing PLAY Project intervention and care for a child with autism in a home setting.
Location: Hilliard, OH
Total hours available: Minimum 5 with the possibility for more. Flexible schedule with the following parameters
- Tuesday and Thursday mornings
*3. *Providing PLAY Project intervention and care for a child with autism in a home setting.
Location: NE Columbus
Total hours available: Minimum 10 with the possibility for more. Flexible schedule with the following parameters
- Any week day
*4. *Providing PLAY Project intervention and care for a child with autism in a home setting.
Location: Dublin, Ohio
Total hours available: Minimum 10 with the possibility for more. Flexible schedule with the following parameters
- Any week day
*5. *Providing PLAY Project intervention and care for a child with autism in a home setting.
Location: Newark