1:1 Support Paraprofessional – Early Education

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in New York seeks a dedicated classroom assistant to support teachers and aides in delivering developmentally appropriate education.

The role involves assisting with lesson procedures, preparing materials, and helping students develop self-help skills under supervision. You will help maintain a stimulating classroom environment, ensure safety and infection control, and assist with arrival/departure of children.

Qualifications

• Formal education: high school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience working with children of various abilities & age groups required.
• 2 years Early Education classroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support teacher and TAs in fostering a challenging learning environment for 1:1 student and classroom.
• Assist teacher and TAs in implementing lesson plans and classroom routines for individual students.
• Assist in preparing developmentally appropriate educational materials as needed.
• Under supervision, support students’ development of self-help skills (feeding, toileting, dressing).
• Support classroom staff in maintaining records to meet compliance requirements.
• Support classroom staff in care and presentation of the classroom environment (sanitizing toys, bulletin boards, rotating materials).
• Ensure a safe environment following infection control and universal precautions.
• Maintain professional boundaries with colleagues and families.
• Assist in safe arrival and departure of children, including bus/transport duties.
• Develop rapport with students during 1:1 assistance.
• Provide feedback to teacher and staff about student responses to activities.

Skills

Experience with children of varying Ab

1:1 student support

Team collaboration with teachers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in New York seeks a dedicated classroom assistant to support teachers and aides in delivering developmentally appropriate education.

The role involves assisting with lesson procedures, preparing materials, and helping students develop self-help skills under supervision. You will help maintain a stimulating classroom environment, ensure safety and infection control, and assist with arrival/departure of children.