Preschool Teacher Asst (EAC) - School of Medicine Autism Center

🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Teaching 🗓️ October 25th, 2026

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Emory University is hiring a Preschool Teacher Assistant for the School of Medicine Autism Center. The assistant will conduct educational activities for children aged 12 months to 5 years, including those with autism spectrum disorder, to promote language, social, and adaptive behavior development under direct supervision.

Highlights

Conduct day-to-day educational activities for preschool children including those with autism spectrum disorder.
Support activity preparation, classroom setup, cleanup, and monitor child behavior within the classroom.
Provide educational support to promote language, social, and adaptive behavior development.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED; priority for candidates with one year of college coursework in early childhood education, special education, psychology, or related fields.
Ability to pursue an Early Childhood Education credential or certificate within the first year of hire.
At least 18 years old, reliable transportation, and ability to pass a background check required.
Preferred: One year of experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities.
Position requires in-person work at an Emory University location; remote work is not available.
Emory University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Preschool Teacher Asst (EAC) - School of Medicine Autism Center Full Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision, the Assistant Preschool Teacher conducts day-to-day educational activities for children ages 12 months to 5 years of age, to children with and without autism spectrum disorder in an inclusive preschool classroom.
Provides educational activities and support to promote language, social, and adaptive behavior development.
Support will include activity, preparation, set-up and clean-up as well as classroom environmental set-up.
Monitors child activity and behavior within the classroom.
Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma/GED.
Priority will be given to completion of one year of college coursework toward a degree in early childhood education, special education, psychology, human development, or related field.
May pursue Early Childhood Education degree/credential/certificate within first year of hire.
Must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation and pass a background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At least one year of experience working with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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