Classroom Aide (36922)

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

Job summary

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is seeking a Classroom Aide Float to support the classroom team in Buffalo, NY. You will help organize and implement developmentally appropriate lessons, reinforce educational goals, and attend to the individual needs of children as directed by the classroom teacher.

The role requires CPI certification or the ability to obtain it, a high school diploma or GED, and experience with children or in a classroom setting.

Qualifications

• CPI certification required or ability to obtain/certify
• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience with children or classroom settings preferred
• Ability to work with children with developmental delays/disabilities is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate lessons and activities
• Support classroom teacher and team in daily operations
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and organized classroom environment
• Adhere to bus duty and breakfast/lunch procedures as per NYSED guidelines
• Follow staff policies, training, and CPI requirements
• Travel between BHSC locations as needed
• Other duties assigned by supervisor

Skills

CPI Certification

Good judgement

Drive and energy

Sensitivity

Work with children

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: North Street - Buffalo, NY 14203, Position Type: Full Time, 12 Month, Salary Range: $18.15 - $23.14 Hourly, Qualifications: Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is looking for Classroom Aides that will make a positive impact in our community!

Job Summary

The Classroom Aide Float 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.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Classroom Team in the production and implementation of age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Work as a team member in the classroom design and implementation.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Follow the site-specific policies and procedures related to bus duty to safely escort children to and from their classrooms.
• Follow the site-specific policies and procedures for the distribution of Breakfast/Lunch under the guidelines of NYSED, Health Department and OCFS.
• Strictly follow the guidelines and codes of conduct for all BHSC staff, which includes all mandatory meetings, training and procedures as stated in the employee handbook.
• Follow Policies and procedures related to behavior management (CPI).
• Any other duty as requested by your supervisor.
• Travel to and between BHSC locations, as assigned.

Skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain CPI Certification.
• Good judgement.
• Drive and Energy.
• Sensitivity.
• Ability to work well with children and understand their needs.
• Ability 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