School Age Classroom Aide — Growth & Impact

Brightway Living & Learning; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

PTO for school breaks

Job summary

Brightway Living & Learning is seeking a School Age Classroom Aide for the School Age Program in Huntington, NY. The role offers full-time, on-site employment with an hourly wage of $18.00–$21.60.

Shifts are Monday–Friday, 8 am–3 pm, with comprehensive training and opportunities for professional growth. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and a genuine interest in working with students with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in working with students with developmental disabilities.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Obtain initial Teaching Assistant Certification within the first 120 days of employment or within 120 days after transferring into this position.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of outlined curriculum and IEP goals.
• Collect student behavior and performance data as directed by the teacher.
• Assist the classroom teacher to conduct basic instructional activities and help with student safety and supervision.
• Attend and pass all required in-services and trainings.
• Participate in performance reviews/discussions.
• Accept assignments in varying classes, in accordance with the program’s needs to provide proper ratio in class groupings.
• Be familiar with and act in accordance with all policies contained in the School Age Program Handbook for Staff.
• Assist with busing at arrival and dismissal.
• Set up and maintain classroom materials and supplies.
• Under the supervision of the classroom teacher or certified TA implement outlined behavior support plans & physical restraint plans.
• Assist students in all daily living activities.
• Work collaboratively with classroom staff and team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Empathy and patience

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brightway Living & Learning is seeking a School Age Classroom Aide for the School Age Program in Huntington, NY. The role offers full-time, on-site employment with an hourly wage of $18.00–$21.60.

Shifts are Monday–Friday, 8 am–3 pm, with comprehensive training and opportunities for professional growth. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and a genuine interest in working with students with developmental disabilities.