Preschool Teacher Aide

Upstate Cerebral Palsy; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher Aide to support classroom activities and assist with personal care. This role is essential for fostering a nurturing and educational environment for young learners. You will work closely with teachers to implement IEP goals, maintain classroom order, and support the development of new aides. With a commitment to empowering individuals, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive team while making a significant impact on children's lives. Join a vibrant community dedicated to providing exceptional care and education.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous PTO Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Service Awards

Employee Appreciation Events

Qualifications

• Assist the teacher in coordinating classroom activities.
• Participate in classroom maintenance and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in coordinating individual and group activities.
• Assist in training new aides and assume lunch/float aide duties.

Skills

Experience with children

Classroom coordination

Personal care assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Coursework in early childhood education

Job description

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The Teacher 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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