Special Education Daycare Aide

Racker; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

20% childcare discount for staff

Job summary

Racker is seeking a Special Education Aide to support preschool and early childhood students in a nurturing, inclusive classroom. You will assist with daily activities, help implement IEPs, and collaborate with teachers to promote social-emotional growth.

This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities to work with a dedicated team in a dynamic educational setting. Must be 18+, with a HS diploma or GED; experience in special education is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old on date of hire.
• One year of special education or early childhood-related work experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individual children and classroom needs under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Contribute to implementing IEPs to support children's instructional and social-emotional growth in large group, one-on-one and small group settings, embedding learning across the day.
• Assist children with daily tasks such as toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, and positioning.
• Implement individualized strategies consistently as directed by teacher.
• Maintain accurate records and complete program-related documentation.
• Participate respectfully in a multidisciplinary team, including daily debriefs and weekly team meetings.
• Adhere to professional standards of behavior and dress while contributing to a positive work culture.
• Attend required training and uphold program regulations.
• Accept feedback, show initiative, and contribute to the development of the educational setting.
• Bring your creativity, energy, and love of children!

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Do you enjoy working with preschool children with special needs and making a positive impact on their lives? Become a Special Education Aide at Racker! In this role, you'll support the development and well-being of children in a dynamic, inclusive educational setting. Join our team in this full time position and help create an environment where every child can thrive.

At Racker we support infants/toddlers, aged 6 weeks to 3 years and Preschool age children aged 3 to 5 years. We have available positions in both Preschool and Infant/Toddler classrooms.

Position Details

• Full-time: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday , 12 Month Calendar
• Rate of pay: $17.75 per hour .
• Racker offers benefits including tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff.

Responsibilities

• Support individual children and the overall classroom needs under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Contribute to implementing IEPs to support children's instructional and social-emotional growth in large group, one-on-one and small group settings, embedding learning across the day.
• Assist children with daily tasks such as toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, and positioning.
• Implement individualized strategies consistently as directed by teacher.
• Maintain accurate records and complete program-related documentation.
• Participate respectfully in a multidisciplinary team, including daily debriefs and weekly team meetings.
• Adhere to professional standards of behavior and dress while contributing to a positive work culture.
• Attend required training and uphold program regulations.
• Accept feedback, show initiative, and contribute to the development of the educational setting.
• Bring your creativity, energy, and love of children!

Qualifications

Education, Experience, & Skills:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old on date of hire.
• One year of special education or early childhood-related work experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and collaboration skills.

Physical Capability

• Ability to physically assist children to participate in the program; ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds; ability to engage in repetitive movements such as sitting/kneeling on floor, bending and stooping; ability to move quickly to attend to a running child.

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"A world where all people know they belong."