Teacher Assistant

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center; North Bailey (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center seeks a full-time Teacher Assistant for our Sweet Home location in Amherst. Under a certified teacher, you will assist with individual and small group instructional projects, support teachers with materials, and monitor classroom safety and organization.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 2+ years in an Early Childhood setting, and Teacher Assistant plus CPI certifications. Proficiency in MS Office and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2 years minimum experience as an aide/assistant in an Early Childhood setting.
• Teacher Assistant Certification and CPI Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individual or small group instructional activities under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Provide information about students to teachers and help develop instructional materials.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and organized classroom environment and follow site policies.

Skills

Early childhood behavior management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Teacher Assistant Certification

CPI Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are looking for a full-time Teacher Assistant to join us at our Sweet Home location in Amherst. The primary duties of the Teacher Assistant will be to, under the supervision of a certified teacher, assist in such duties as working with individual students or groups of students on special instructional projects, providing teachers with information about students, assisting students in the user of instructional resources, assisting teachers in the development of instructional materials and assisting in instructional programs.Essential Functions:Organizing and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson and activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.Reinforcing educational goals.Attending to the individual needs of the children.Following busing and breakfast/lunch program procedures.Attend and participate in all weekly/monthly planning meetingsMaintain a healthy, safe, and organized classroom environmentFollow the site specific policies and procedures related to bus duty to safely escort children to and from their classrooms.Strictly follow the guidelines and codes of conduct for all BHSC staff, which includes all mandatory meetings, training and procedures as stated in the employee handbook.Any other duty as requested by your supervisorSkills:Strong Early Childhood behavior management skillsProficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and general computer skillsStrong interpersonal skillsSkills:Strong Early Childhood behavior management skillsProficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and general computer skillsStrong interpersonal skillsCompetencies:RespectIntegrityTeamworkAccountabilityAdaptabilityOptimismEducation:Minimum Degree Required: High School DiplomaExperience:Minimum Experience Required: At least 2 years working as an aide/assistant in an Early Childhood SettingRequired License/Registration/ Certification: Teacher Assistant Certification, CPI CertificationPhysical Requirements:Physical actions may include, but are not limited to; bending, kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, printing, crawling, and running.Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements.Frequent sitting/ standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients.