Family Learning Center Associate

Location: Tulsa
Reports To: Director of Family Learning Center
Department: Children Services
FLSA Status: Non - Exempt
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m., 40 weeks/year

The Family Learning Center Associate supports the Family Learning Center classrooms by assisting teachers, therapists, parents, and students with classroom preparation, instructional activities, and daily classroom maintenance. This role partners with lead teachers to provide engaging learning experiences for children with special needs from birth through six years of age.

The Associate helps foster healthy caregiver-child interactions by balancing instructional support, active listening, and meeting caregivers where they are in their parenting journey. When a child is unable to tolerate the classroom environment, the Associate Teacher collaborates with teachers, therapists, and caregivers to provide a safe space while working toward the child's successful return to classroom activities.

This position assists with obtaining classroom and therapy supplies, participates in weekly classroom cleaning and organization, and serves as a substitute teacher or therapy group leader when needed. The Associate Teacher functions as an active member of Little Light House's transdisciplinary team, working collaboratively to support each child's development.

The Family Learning Center Associate clearly understands and embraces that they are a part of Little Light House, a Christian Development Center with Biblical core values whose mission is to glorify God by improving the quality of life for children with special needs, their families, and communities.

• Coordinate daily with teachers and therapists regarding classroom needs and daily activities.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom resources, including gathering and purchasing supplies as needed.
• Implement classroom curriculum and learning activities as directed by teachers and therapists.
• Assist teachers and therapists in implementing sensory strategies and positive behavior supports.
• Substitute teach classrooms or lead therapy groups when teachers or therapists are absent using provided lesson plans.
• Create a welcoming and supportive classroom environment for children and caregivers.
• Assist in training and supervising classroom volunteers.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness by cleaning and disinfecting toys, furniture, equipment, and floors daily.
• Maintain adequate classroom supplies, including disposable items such as tissues and paper towels.
• Open, maintain, and clean the Family Learning Center sensory room daily.
• Attend daily Flock meetings and weekly Family Learning Center team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of Little Light House.

• Reports directly to the Director of Family Learning Center.
• Works collaboratively with teachers, therapists, volunteers, caregivers, and the Little Light House transdisciplinary team to support classroom instruction and student success.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience working with children from birth through six years of age.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Confidence in teaching, coaching, and engaging adult caregivers in classroom activities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with all Little Light House staff.
• Commitment to the transdisciplinary approach to special education.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 40 pounds across a room.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and Christian ministry of Little Light House.

• One or more years of experience working with children with special needs.
• One or more years of experience working with parents and caregivers.