Teacher Aide - 3 hours

Yorktown Central School District; Yorktown Heights (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teacher Aide to support certified staff in enhancing students' learning experiences. This part-time role offers the chance to work closely with children, assisting them in various educational activities while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. You will be involved in reinforcing essential skills, managing classroom behavior, and providing necessary support to students with special needs. Join a rewarding educational setting where your contributions will make a significant impact on young learners' lives.

Qualifications

• Assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom.
• Experience with children and basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in reading, language arts, and mathematics.
• Assist with classroom management and record-keeping.

Skills

Experience working with children

Basic arithmetic skills

Proficiency with personal computers

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

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Teacher Aide - 3 Hours

Minimum Starting Range = $16.77 - $22.64 per hour

Job Title: Teacher Aide | Job Category: CTA/TA Contract

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as supervising lunch, recess, proctoring exams and assisting with equipment. Assist Certified Teachers with clerical duties, health-related activities, behavior management, records management and student supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children
• Fingerprinting (approx. $100)
• Completion of required State Workshops on Child Abuse, School Safety and Dignity for All Students ($0-$50 per workshop)
• Approval by the Westchester Department of Civil Services ($40 fee)

Primary Activities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize their participation in school or learning activities.
• Follows all safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions in written or oral form.
• Basic arithmetic skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Proficiency with personal computers and software (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Supportive and compassionate attitude towards students with special needs.
• Cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle objects, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally lift or push up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required.

Work Environment

• Typical school noise levels.
• Indoor work with limited outside supervision.

Last Updated By: Sheila McGuinness | Date/Time: March 2017

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Education