1:1 Student Aide - Preschool - Putnam County

Family of Kidz; Mahopac (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Full-Time Opportunities Available

Team Building events

Incentive Program

Job summary

Family of Kidz in Putnam County, NY is seeking a 1:1 Student Aide for Preschool (Behavior Technician). This part-time, fee-for-service role runs Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:00pm in a public daycare setting, supporting a student with special needs under teacher and therapist guidance.

You will implement IEPs, provide academic and behavioral support, assist with daily living tasks, and help maintain a safe, inclusive classroom while communicating progress with families.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Empathetic and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist a student with academic, behavioral, and personal support.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to implement IEPs and promote classroom success.
• Provide direct support in academic and social activities.
• Assist with classroom tasks and adapt materials as needed.
• Monitor and support behavioral goals using positive reinforcement.
• Help with daily living tasks and transitions.
• Escort the student to different locations (bathroom, cafeteria, therapy sessions).
• Communicate progress regularly with teachers, therapists, and parents.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Time management

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Integrity

Job description

1:1 Student Aide - Preschool (Behavior Technician)

Family of Kidz is hiring and has immediate openings! If you enjoy working with children in an engaging and high-energy environment,

• Status: Part time / Fee for service
• Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 2pm
• Compensation: $19-20 hourly
• Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.**

Details about this opportunity

Location: Putnam County, NY (in a Public Daycare setting)

• Status: Part time / Fee for service
• Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 2pm
• Compensation: $19-20 hourly
• Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.**

What we have to offer YOU

PART TIME BENEFITS

We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Legal and Pet Insurance)*

• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Full-Time Opportunities Available
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program

Responsibilities

• Assists a student with special needs by providing academic, behavioral, and personal support.
• Work closely with teachers and specialists to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and ensure the student’s success in the classroom.
• Provide direct support to the assigned student in academic and social activities.
• Assist with classroom assignments, adapting materials as needed.
• Monitor and support behavioral goals, using positive reinforcement strategies.
• Help with daily living tasks, such as mobility, hygiene, and transitions.
• Escort the student to different locations (bathroom, cafeteria, therapy sessions).
• Communicate regularly with teachers, therapists, and parents about progress.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Understand and demonstrate the company core values.
• And more!

About You

If you have these attributes

• Passionate to work with children, adolescents, families and therapists
• Sterling values, high integrity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinker with a problem-solving mind.
• Exposure to the practice of maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent time management/organizational skills
• Act with humility and grace
• Empathetic & considerate of others
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

And this background

• Critical thinker with a problem-solving mind.

• Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.

Why Join our Family?

Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.