1:1 Early Education Aide: Classroom & Support Roles

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children seeks an Early Education support role to assist teachers and staff in delivering developmentally appropriate programs that foster growth for students in the program.

You will help implement lesson plans, prepare materials, and support 1:1 instruction while maintaining safety and compliance with care standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with classroom staff, managing records for oversight, and creating a rich learning environment.

Qualifications

• Formal education required: High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required.
• Experience working with children of various abilities and age groups is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher and classroom staff in creating a developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Support implementation of lesson plans and classroom routines for individual students and groups.
• Prepare developmentally appropriate educational materials as needed.
• Assist in developing self-help skills for students (feeding, toileting, dressing).
• Maintain records to meet compliance requirements of oversight agencies.
• Support classroom environment care and presentation, including sanitizing toys and equipment, bulletin boards, and decorations.
• Ensure a safe environment following infection control and universal precautions.
• Maintain professional boundaries with colleagues, staff, and families.

Skills

BLS Certification

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children seeks an Early Education support role to assist teachers and staff in delivering developmentally appropriate programs that foster growth for students in the program.

You will help implement lesson plans, prepare materials, and support 1:1 instruction while maintaining safety and compliance with care standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with classroom staff, managing records for oversight, and creating a rich learning environment.