Andrus Childrens Center
Location
Yonkers, New York
Salary
$18 - $23 / HOUR
The Teacher Aide provides close supervision and therapeutic support to children to ensure a safe and structured classroom environment. They assist teachers with instructional planning and help students maintain personal hygiene and daily routines.
Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate strong communication skills and emotional intelligence. The role requires the physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting up to 30lbs and participating in therapeutic crisis intervention training.
The Full Time Teacher Aide is responsible for maintaining a safe, predictable and therapeutic living environment for children in care at The Orchard School. The Teacher Aide provides close supervision, counseling, and support to the children during the school day. Ensures that the basic needs of children are met, and that the school is maintained in a safe, orderly, predictable, therapeutic, structured and clean condition; works as part of a multidisciplinary team which includes teachers, certified teaching assistants, support staff, social workers and other professionals.
This position is a 12-month position, schedule based on Orchard School Calendar with mandated six-week summer program.
8:00AM-3:45 PM, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri.
Wed: 8:00:AM until 5:00 PM
The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.
Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.
Market context
Teacher aide roles in New York are often tied to steady school staffing needs, especially in classrooms that need extra student support and consistent routines. Competition can be strongest for candidates who show strong communication, emotional intelligence, and comfort with the physical demands of the job, since this role may include lifting up to 30 lbs and performing physical restraints. If you are considering applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then highlight any relevant support experience and your willingness to train.
Salary benchmark
$39,307 avg / yr
Typical range: $35,360–$40,352 based on 300 active listings in New York
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