Unity House of Troy
Location
Albany, New York
The Teacher Aide is responsible for ensuring the daily care of children, assisting with transportation to and from activities, and maintaining an interactive classroom environment. They also help create a supportive learning atmosphere and promote inclusion.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in a licensed childcare facility or coursework in early childhood education. Reliable transportation and the ability to pass a background check are also required.
Looking for part-time hours in the afternoon?
A Child's Place has Part-Time Teacher aide positions available at 435 4th street Troy OR 50 Philip Street Albany
00 -5:30.
This position requires you to be on site and on time for your assigned shift. Pro-rated sign on bonus applies
Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.
Assist with getting children to and from buses and activities.
Help to maintain a fun and interactive classroom.
Assist with clean up and organization of the classroom.
Help create an environment where children develop and learn to be successful in school.
Promote an environment of inclusion and belonging.
High School diploma or GED. Experience working in a licensed childcare facility or Coursework in early childhood education or child development preferred. Must be able to get to work on time through a reliable form of transportation. Must be able to pass a background check. Positive energy a must!
Benefits: Part-time benefit eligible starting at 20hrs
Pro-rated PTO: Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
403b (you can contribute right away) company contributions begin after one year of employment
50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place
Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts
Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!
Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.
As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in New York are often tied to steady school and childcare staffing needs, especially where programs need support for classroom routines, supervision, and active play. These roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates who meet state or accreditation requirements and can handle both indoor and outdoor activity demands. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your education, experience, and physical readiness before applying.
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