Teacher Aide

Heartshare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Education discounts

Job summary

HeartShare is seeking a dedicated Teacher Aide to support teachers in creating a warm, nurturing environment for preschool learners, including those with special needs. You will assist with daily routines, engage students in activities, and help maintain a safe classroom in a 12-month school calendar.

Responsibilities include individual support, group activity participation, behavior management, and communication with families and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children, preferably in a special education or childcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting diverse learners.
• Must not have been previously employed by the D.O.E. in the past year

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to students during activities and lessons to help them engage with the curriculum.
• Foster a positive learning environment.
• Create an inclusive and nurturing classroom atmosphere that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Encourage positive interactions among students and support their social skills development.
• Help students with daily routines, including arrival, meals, bathroom use, and transitions between activities.
• Support students in participating in group activities, encouraging communication and cooperation.
• Monitor student behavior and implement positive behavior management strategies.
• Work with teachers to address challenging behaviors and provide consistent support.
• Communicate regularly with teachers and specialists to discuss student progress and challenges.
• Assist in communicating with families about their child’s needs and achievements.
• Ensure that classroom materials and equipment are safe and accessible for all students.
• Supervise students during free play and outdoor activities to ensure safety.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures while supervising the children at all times
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and resources for classroom activities.
• Participate in emergency interventions outlined by SCIP-R trainings and BIPs.
• Other responsibilities within the scope of the role as assigned by the Director of Education and Education Coordinator.
• Walk to and from various locations in the building.
• May need to stoop, bend, and sometimes lift or push wheelchairs of children being served.
• Physical intervention techniques may be required to aid the children in challenging moments.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patience

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are thrilled to invite a dedicated and compassionate Teacher Aide to join our educational team! We’re looking for a candidate who will support our teachers in creating a warm, nurturing, and enriching environment for young learners, especially in our preschool programs. In this role, you’ll work closely with children, including those with special needs, providing individualized attention and engaging activities that promote their development. As a Teacher Aide, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children in our Special Education Program by encouraging growth in social, emotional, physical, and cognitive areas. This position follows a 12-month school calendar, with hours from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Essential Functions And Primary Responsibilities Of Position

Support Individual Learning Needs

• Provide one-on-one support to students during activities and lessons to help them engage with the curriculum.
• Foster a positive learning environment.
• Create an inclusive and nurturing classroom atmosphere that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Encourage positive interactions among students and support their social skills development.

Assist with Daily Activities

• Help students with daily routines, including arrival, meals, bathroom use, and transitions between activities.
• Support students in participating in group activities, encouraging communication and cooperation.
• Behavioral Support
• Monitor student behavior and implement positive behavior management strategies.
• Work with teachers to address challenging behaviors and provide consistent support.

Collaborate with Staff and Families

• Communicate regularly with teachers and specialists to discuss student progress and challenges.
• Assist in communicating with families about their child’s needs and achievements.

Maintain a Safe Environment

• Ensure that classroom materials and equipment are safe and accessible for all students.
• Supervise students during free play and outdoor activities to ensure safety.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures while supervising the children at all times
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and resources for classroom activities.
• Participate in emergency interventions outlined by SCIP-R trainings and BIPs.
• Other responsibilities within the scope of the role as assigned by the Director of Education and Education Coordinator.

Physical Requirements

• Walk to and from various locations in the building.
• May need to stoop, bend, and sometimes lift or push wheelchairs of children being served.
• Physical intervention techniques may be required to aid the children in challenging moments.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience working with children, preferably in a special education or childcare setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting diverse learners.
• Must not have been previously employed by the D.O.E. in the past year

Benefits

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You canexpect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Wellhub Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [e-mail].

About Heartshare

Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

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