Classroom Aide (Lockport)

Western New York Integrated Care Collaborative, Inc.; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is seeking full-time Classroom Aides to support classroom activities and routines. The role involves assisting with age-appropriate lessons, managing materials, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, CPI certification (or ability to obtain), and prior experience with children or in learning settings. Travel between BHSC locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires CPI certification or ability to obtain CPI certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with children or in classroom settings preferred, including those with developmental delays/disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Classroom Team in developing and implementing age-appropriate lessons.
• Support classroom design and activities as part of a team.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, organized classroom.
• Follow bus duty procedures for student transportation.
• Adhere to breakfast/lunch program guidelines per NYSED/Health Department/OCFS.
• Travel between BHSC locations as needed.

Skills

CPI Certification

Good judgement

Drive and energy

Sensitivity

Work with children

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is looking for full-time Classroom Aides that will make a positive impact in our community!

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

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