Classroom Aide (36998)

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is seeking Classroom Aides to support the classroom team in delivering developmentally appropriate activities and maintaining a safe, engaging environment. You will assist with lessons, support bus and meal procedures, and help meet each child’s needs under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, experience with children, CPI certification, and a collaborative mindset toward staff and families in a dynamic educational setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children in a classroom setting or with developmental delays.
• Must obtain CPI certification.
• Ability to work with children and families; demonstrates good judgement and energy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Support classroom team in design and implementation of activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom environment.
• Follow bus duty and breakfast/lunch procedures per NYSED and policies.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training; adhere to employee handbook.

Skills

CPI certification

Good judgement

Drive and energy

Sensitivity

Work with children

Teamwork with staff and families

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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