Job detail
Teacher Assistant - Buffalo
The Summit Center
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/12/2026
Location
Buffalo, New York
Salary
$22 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The teacher assistant supports instruction delivery and ensures individualized education program (Iep) mandates are met by assisting with lesson plans, data collection, and classroom activities. They are also responsible for implementing established behavior plans and may need to assume teacher responsibilities when required.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, along with one year of experience working in an educational setting and one year of experience working with children. A new york state teaching assistant or teaching certificate is required, or must be obtained within six months of hire.
high schoolConfidentialityAdaptabilityCollaborationIntegrityAccountabilityRespectData CollectionPaperwork CompletionOptimismBehavior Plan ImplementationLesson Plan ImplementationClassroom ActivitiesHome-School CommunicationInstruction SupportIEP Mandate Fulfillment
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Financial planning resources
- Profit sharing
- Annual raises
- On-site daycare
- Paid school breaks
- Free mental health counseling
- Medical opt-out payment
- Free childcare referrals
- Access to legal services
- Grief/eldercare support