Classroom Aide (34696)

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center; Ohio; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center in Lockport, NY is seeking a Classroom Aide for preschool special education classrooms. The role supports teachers by organizing and implementing developmentally appropriate activities and helping manage the classroom environment.

The position is full time, 12 months, with a 6 week summer program, paid school breaks, and opportunities to positively impact a child’s life. Minimum HS diploma or GED; CPI certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with children or in classroom settings is preferred.
• Must obtain CPI Certification after hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of children and classroom environment.
• Organize and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Reinforce educational goals under the classroom teacher's direction.
• Attend to individual needs of children and follow bus and breakfast/lunch procedures.

Skills

Drive and energy

Sensitivity

CPI Certification

Good judgement

Computer skills

Ability to work with children

Ability to work with staff and parents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lockport site - Lockport, NY 14094, Position Type: Full Time, 12 Month, Salary Range: $18.15 - $23.14 Hourly, Buffalo Hearing & Speech has an opening for a classroom aide in preschool special education classrooms at our Lockport location. Our classroom aides work during the school year and also work a 6 week summer program in July & August. Enjoy paid school breaks, snow days, and the opportunity to positively impact a child's life!

Job Summary

The Classroom Aide is responsible for assisting with the management of the children and classroom environment. Duties will include but are not limited to organizing and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities under the direction of the classroom teacher, reinforcing educational goals, attending to the individual needs of the children, and following busing and breakfast/lunch program procedures.

Skills

Drive and EnergySensitivityAbility to obtain and maintain CPI CertificationGood JudgementComputer SkillsAbility to work well with children and understand their needsAbility to work well with others, including staff and families

Education

Minimum Degree Required: High school diploma/ GED

Experience

Minimum Experience Required: Experience working with children, or in a classroom setting and/or working with children/adults with developmental delays/disabilities

Required License/ Registration/ Certification

Incumbent will need to obtain and maintain CPI Certification

Physical Requirements

Physical actions may include, but are not limited to; lifting, bending, kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, sprinting, crawling, and running.Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements. Frequent sitting/ standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients.