Preschool Behavioral Support Aide - Full-Time (Summer)

Buffalo-Hearing-; North Bailey (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Hearing & Speech seeks a Behavioral Support Classroom Aide at our Sweet Home location in Amherst to support preschool children in special education classrooms. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 7:45am–2:45pm.

Responsibilities include assisting with developmentally appropriate lessons, reinforcing goals, and maintaining a safe, organized classroom. You will work with the classroom team, follow bus and meal procedures, and provide support across multiple classrooms as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with children or in a classroom setting preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a classroom team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate lessons and activities.
• Work as a team member in classroom design and implementation.
• Implement and maintain behavioral support responsibilities (CPI).
• Follow policies related to behavior management and safety in the classroom.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Escort children to and from classrooms as part of bus duty responsibilities.
• Distribute breakfast/lunch following NYSED, Health Department and OCFS guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Experience with children

Behavior management

CPI training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Buffalo Hearing & Speech seeks a Behavioral Support Classroom Aide at our Sweet Home location in Amherst to support preschool children in special education classrooms. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 7:45am–2:45pm.

Responsibilities include assisting with developmentally appropriate lessons, reinforcing goals, and maintaining a safe, organized classroom. You will work with the classroom team, follow bus and meal procedures, and provide support across multiple classrooms as needed.