Preschool Special Ed Aide — Impactful Classroom Support

G&D Speech & Occupational Therapy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Aflac Insurance

401K Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

G&D Schoolhouse in Livingston Manor, NY is seeking Teacher's Aides for our preschool program serving children 3 to 5 with developmental delays. The role supports classroom teachers, prepares materials, maintains a safe, structured learning environment, and helps with daily routines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong English skills; bilinguals welcome. Experience with preschoolers is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Pediatric experience is preferred.
• Strong command of English (written and spoken).
• Bilingual candidates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing materials, classroom arrangement, and schedule for daily class activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for children to learn and grow.
• Follow a daily routine as outlined by teacher to provide stability and a variety of learning opportunities for students.
• Create visual supports to help support students' participation in daily routines.
• Individualize daily learning activities to the level and specific needs appropriate for each child.
• Provide behavior support to students exhibiting maladaptive behavior.
• Model appropriate social skills to support and foster peer interactions.
• Incorporate daily living skills as part of the classroom learning with routines associated with mealtime, toileting, etc.
• Expose children to multitude of learning mediums including manipulatives, paper, books, etc., to help support learning.
• Follow daily lessons developed to meet cognitive levels of the students in the classrooms.
• Assist teachers with lesson implementation including collecting materials and setting up equipment.
• Supervising and engaging with students in the classroom, between classes, and during recreation periods such as gym or playground time, walks, etc.
• Helping children use the bathroom or assisting in diaper changes, when necessary
• Helping students engage in basic hygiene needs such as handwashing and teaching skills during these times
• Preparing children for and supervising them during naptime
• Preparing and serving lunch and snacks
• Monitor the safety and well-being of students
• Maintain communication and teamwork with the teacher and the G&D Schoolhouse Director
• Supporting preschool teacher with preferred classroom management and discipline strategies
• Able to work in all classrooms in the program depending upon the needs of the students
• Provide coverage for breaks for other staff members
• Attend staff development and trainings
• Observe state, school, and classroom rules and regulations
• Follow children's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the goals within each students' plan
• Participate in in-services and/or training programs as required by OCFS and G&D Schoolhouse

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

English language proficiency

Bilingual

Friendly, caring personality

Preschool classroom experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

G&D Schoolhouse in Livingston Manor, NY is seeking Teacher's Aides for our preschool program serving children 3 to 5 with developmental delays. The role supports classroom teachers, prepares materials, maintains a safe, structured learning environment, and helps with daily routines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong English skills; bilinguals welcome. Experience with preschoolers is preferred.