Teacher Aide Floater

Birch Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Birch Family Services in New York is seeking a floater to oversee classrooms, ensuring child health and safety while building positive relationships with children and staff. This part-time role involves classroom management, office duties, and supporting students in need.

Applicants must be 18 years old with a high school diploma and a desire to interact positively with children. The position offers a flexible work schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Willingness to obtain New York State Teaching Assistant Certification.
• Prior experience preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environment in assigned classroom to ensure child health and safety.
• Provide office support, including answering phones and reception coverage.
• Support classroom management and transitions.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Classroom management

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma

New York State Teaching Assistant Certification

Job description

Summary

The floater oversees the environment in an assigned classroom, assuring child health and safety, helping to support appropriate curriculum, and building positive relationships with children, parents and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Room coverage at lunch, for additional prep/writing time opportunities and classroom coverage to support students/classrooms having difficulty napping/teachers that are in training and as necessary.
• Office duties, answering phones, reception coverage.
• Maintain classroom management, sanitation and safety and support student transitions.
• Provide a normal routine by maintaining daily schedule adherence.
• Must keep classroom staff and school administration informed concerning children and issues.
• Maintaining the Agency’s policies and procedures.
• Attend on-going training.
• Additional duties as required.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position; days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• 18 years and older.
• HS Diploma and willingness to obtain New York State Teaching Assistant Certification.
• A desire to work with children through positive interaction.
• Prior experience preferred but not necessary.
• Dependable, flexible, and team player required.

Physical Demands

• Demonstrate full range of motion. Be able to lift up to 40 lbs. Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Other Duties

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.