Classroom Aide - Help Kids Learn & Thrive

Greater Opportunities- Broome; Union Center (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b matching

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY seeks a Classroom Aide to support educational activities for children and assist center operations. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and positive interactions with families and staff.

The position requires a High School Diploma, NYS driver’s license, and an interest in early childhood work. It includes benefits and responsibilities that ensure a compliant, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Interest in working with young children.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.
• Ability to be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Statement and abides by its Standards of Conduct.
• Assist in ensuring the agency meets all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Work within a team to plan and administer a comprehensive program of services.
• Demonstrate a work ethic that respects diverse backgrounds.
• Interact and communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and community members professionally.
• Immediately report child abuse/maltreatment to NYS Central Registry and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children, families, staff, and program issues.
• Participate in required meetings and trainings and share information with colleagues.
• Ride in an agency vehicle and transport families as necessary.

Skills

Standards of conduct adherence

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Diversity awareness

Professional communication

Mandatory reporting

Confidentiality

Meetings & trainings

Transport coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location 1604 Union Center Highway,Endicott, NY, 13760,United States
• Base Pay $16.89 - $16.89 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT
• Required Degree High school

Description

Job Summary:

The Classroom Aide supports program in providing educational activities for children and assists with other center operations as needed.

Employee Benefits:

· 403b matching

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma. An interest in working with young children. Valid NYS driver’s license. Ability to be contacted.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Statement and abides by its Standards of Conduct.

2. Assists in ensuring the agency meets all federal, state, and local regulations.

3. Works within a team to plan and administer a comprehensive program of services.

4. Demonstrates a work ethic that recognizes and supports persons of varying socio-economic, ethic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.

5. Interacts and communicates effectively with co-workers, customers, and community members in a professional and respectful manner.

6. Immediately reports child abuse/maltreatment to New York State Central Registry and appropriate administrative staff.

7. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding children, families, staff, and program issues.

9. Participates in required meetings and trainings and shares information with colleagues as needed.

10. Rides in an agency vehicle and transports families as necessary.

Required Skills/Abilities

1. Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the classroom.

2. Assists in all classroom activities as needed, including working with individual children, as well as large and small groups of children.

3. Assists with the preparation of materials and other necessary duties to ensure the orderly operation of the daily program.

4. Supports positive child development practices, including appropriate tone of voice, speaking to children at eye level, and continuously scanning the room.

5. Supports in maintaining control of the classroom by implementing clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules/expectations for children.

6. Models’ positive child development practices, including appropriate tone of voice, speaking to children at eye level, and continuously scanning the room for safety.

7. Supports developmental needs of children and encourages their independence.

8. Uses positive guidance and redirection to help children with challenging behaviors.

9. Communicates with parents/guardians, community members, and co-workers in an appropriate and professional manner at all times.

10. Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Physical Requirements:

Talking-ordinary

Hearing-ordinary conversation

Weight-lifting up to 50 pounds

Physical Demands-climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, repetitive arm motion

Vision-acuity, near, and far

“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race , color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”

Th is document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other t han "at will" relationship.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma. An interest in working with young children. Valid NYS driver’s license. Ability to be contacted.

Physical Requirements:

Talking-ordinary

Hearing-ordinary conversation

Weight-lifting up to 50 pounds

Physical Demands-climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, repetitive arm motion