Teachers Aide

Job title

Teachers Aide

SUMMARY

The Teacher Aide is an essential role in the classroom as an non-instructional aide to the lead teacher’s execution of curriculum, assist in maintaining the appropriate staff: ratio requirements, and hands on support to the students as appropriate and assigned.

Reporting relationship

TA reports directly to the classroom teacher for classroom tasks and report to the Education Director for overall program duties.

Schedule

M-F 7

30AM - 3:00PM or 8-3:30PM

Location: Saint Albans, NY

Position type

Fulltime

Essential duties/Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support by assisting with non-instructional activities, preparing and organizing educational materials, and maintaining a clean, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Assist children with daily living activities, including arrival and departure procedures, meals, toileting, dressing, mobility, and other physical care needs as directed by classroom staff.
• Support teachers and skill trainers in implementing lesson plans, classroom activities, and individualized strategies that promote student growth and development.
• Foster a positive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive environment that supports children's social-emotional well-being and individualized needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, family workers, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality care and educational services.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including educational progress reports and other required records, while participating in training and professional development activities.

Qualifications

• ● GED/H.S
• 18 years of age or older

Other skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making skills by analyzing information, resolving issues effectively, exercising sound judgment, and adapting to changing priorities and circumstances.
• Maintain professionalism through effective verbal and written communication, active listening, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and respectful interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Exhibit leadership and initiative by motivating others, accepting and providing feedback, delegating responsibilities appropriately, and seeking opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Ensure reliability and accountability through consistent attendance, dependability, timely completion of responsibilities, and adherence to organizational policies and expectations.
• Promote operational excellence by fostering innovation, maintaining high-quality standards, managing resources responsibly, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Benefits

• 15 - Vacation days annually
• 12 Sick Days (3 per quarter)
• Floating Holiday 1 annually
• 401K retirement plan with 3% match after 90 days of employment
• Medical Benefits after 30 days of employment with Cigna
• Dental/Vision eligible after 90 days of employment
• Access to Gym/Weight Room
• Access to Boxing Ring
• Short Term Disability