Preschool Aide

Upstate Cerebral Palsy; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision

Direct Deposit

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Life Insurance

Employee PTO (Sick, Vacation, Leave)

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Employee Discounts

Service Awards

Job summary

Upstate Caring Partners is seeking a Preschool Aide to help the teacher coordinate activities aligned with IEP goals and support classroom operations. You may back up the teacher in their absence and help with maintenance, field trips, meals, and toileting as needed.

You will also assist in training new aides and support therapy goals alongside therapists, contributing to a nurturing, fast-paced learning environment for young children.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with children or coursework in early childhood preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in coordinating individual and group activities in the classroom in line with the IEP goals and plans; act as back-up in the absence of the teacher.
• Participate in classroom maintenance, field trips, feeding and assist in toileting.
• Assist and orient in training new aides.
• Assume the duties of lunch/float aide.
• Assist therapist in carrying out therapy goals.

Skills

Experience with children

Early childhood coursework

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Preschool Aide is responsible to assist the teacher in coordinating classroom activities, participate in classroom maintenance and personal care, assist in training new aides, assume duties of lunch/float aide, and to assist the therapist in carrying out goals.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in coordinating individual and group activities in the classroom in line with the IEP goals and plans; act as back-up in the absence of the teacher.
• Participate in classroom maintenance, field trips, feeding and assist in toileting.
• Assist and orient in training new aides.
• Assume the duties of lunch/float aide.
• Assist therapist in carrying out therapy goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with children or course work in early childhood preferred.

Benefits

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discounts

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.