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:

%CF; 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