Teacher Assistant, School Age at Victory Academy

777 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218, USA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Teacher Assistants to join their team, where every role shapes futures and sparks dreams. This position involves supporting students with disabilities in a nurturing environment, focusing on life skills and socialization. You'll work closely with a Special Education Teacher, helping to create engaging lesson plans and ensuring a positive classroom atmosphere. With small class sizes and a commitment to professional development, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters growth in both students and staff.

Benefits

Paid School Breaks

Paid Holidays

Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Employer sponsored life insurance

OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an educational setting.
• New York State Teaching Assistant Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Education Teacher in providing quality education.
• Follow lesson plans and assist with classroom organization.

Skills

Knowledge of Early Childhood Growth and Development

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Teacher Assistant, School Age at Victory Academy

777 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218, USA Req #501

Friday, January 3, 2025

Join Our Team: Where Every Role Shapes Futures and Sparks Dreams!

If that statement ignites you, you’re at the right place! We are looking for Teacher Assistants at Baker Hall School & Baker Academy, serving students with disabilities in grades K-12.

Our education program strives to provide specialized, high quality educational programming for students with and without disabilities across Western New York. Our programs serve Pre-K through 12th grade students in 6 schools, with a focus on blending academic and social emotional support to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

Benefits:

• Paid School Breaks (Approximately 7 weeks)
• Paid Holidays
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too
• Small class sizes (8 students, 1 teacher and 1 or 2 educational aides)
• Teacher Mentor Program
• Paid teacher prep periods
• Casual dress code
• OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
• Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
A Teacher Assistant helps the Special Education Teacher in providing quality education in a language enriched environment. The Teacher Assistant supports the teacher by following his/her lead to teaching life skills, socialization skills, and pre-academics to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Essential Job Duties:

• Follows lesson plans and assists with goals established with the team.
• Teaches new pre-academic skills in coordination with/at the request of the Special Education Teacher.
• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings with the teacher/team/supervisor (e.g., team meetings, supervision meetings, full faculty meetings, and staff development trainings).
• Prepares materials needed for the classrooms (e.g., educational materials to use during lessons, art projects, cooking lessons).
• Assists with behavior management programs that are implemented for the class and specific to individual students’ needs.
• Assists the teacher in keeping the classroom space organized and clean.
• Assists the teacher in any record-keeping tasks (e.g., attendance, goal tracking, injury reports).
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned by the classroom teacher and/or supervisor.
• Follows all safety regulations set forth by BVS, OCFS, and NYSED (in regards to supervision, safety, cleaning, classroom maintenance, etc.).
• Any other duty as assigned by your supervisor.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Early Childhood Growth and Development.
• Ability to effectively interact with other staff members (good communication skills, teamwork).

Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum Required: High School Diploma.
• Experience: Minimum Required: 1-2 years.

Required License/Registration/Certification:

• New York State Teaching Assistant Certification (Level I, II, or III).

Physical Requirements:

• The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, sitting, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.