Andrus Childrens Center·Yonkers, New York
The Teacher Aide maintains a safe and therapeutic living and learning environment for children through close supervision and support. They assist teachers with daily instruction and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans.
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
Essential Duties of Teacher Aide
Assists the teacher in planning and preparing for daily instructions.
Supports the teacher in delivering classroom instruction
Supervises children to ensure safety
Is flexible, supportive, and accommodating in crisis or unplanned situations.
Knows and complies with agency standards regarding therapeutic crisis intervention and restraint.
Provides children with appropriate supervision at all times.
Adheres to school programming plan and routines.
Provides guidance and assistance needed to help children maintain their clothing, personal hygiene and personal possessions in a neat, clean, and orderly way.
Remains positively engaged with children at all times, throughout the workday.
Demonstrates understanding of the child’s challenges and the role the Teacher Aide plays in the child’s treatment plan.
Actively participates in team discussions and cooperates to follow through on plans.
Completes all paperwork requirements clearly, accurately and in a timely fashion.
Actively participates in training opportunities and supervisory discussions.
Attends meetings and trainings as required.
Performs other duties necessary to ensure to smooth functioning of the classroom and school.
Supports overall strategic plan of the organization
Ability to adhere to our organizations core values and commitments
Physical/Travel Requirements of Teacher Aide
Must possess ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs, kneel, and lifts weights of up to 30lbs.
Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.
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.
Candidates must possess strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the physical ability to lift 30lbs and perform physical restraints. The organization is willing to train the right candidate for this position.
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.