Upstate Cerebral Palsy·Utica, New York
The Preschool Aide assists the teacher in coordinating classroom activities and implementing IEP goals. They also provide personal care, maintain the classroom environment, and support therapists in achieving developmental goals.
The Preschool Aide is responsible to assist the teacher in coordinating classroom activities, participate in classroom maintenance and personal care, assist in training new aides, assume duties of lunch/float aide, and to assist the therapist in carrying out goals.
Core Responsibilities
Provide assistance in coordinating individual and group activities in the classroom in line with the IEP goals and plans; act as back-up in the absence of the teacher.
Participate in classroom maintenance, field trips, feeding and assist in toileting.
Assist and orient in training new aides.
Assume the duties of lunch/float aide.
Assist therapist in carrying out therapy goals.
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.
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Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience with children or coursework in early childhood education is preferred.
Market context
In New York, preschool aide roles are often tied to seasonal staffing needs and support programs, so candidates with child-care experience or early childhood coursework can stand out. Competition is usually strongest for applicants who can show reliability, patience, and comfort assisting teachers in active classroom settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm your fit, then highlight any hands-on work with children and your availability for the summer in your application.
Preschool Teacher
LPN 12-Month School Position! (LPN) FLOAT