Teacher's Aide

G&D Speech & Occupational Therapy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Aflac Insurance

401K Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

G&D Schoolhouse in Livingston Manor, NY is seeking Teacher's Aides for our preschool program serving children 3 to 5 with developmental delays. The role supports classroom teachers, prepares materials, maintains a safe, structured learning environment, and helps with daily routines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong English skills; bilinguals welcome. Experience with preschoolers is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Pediatric experience is preferred.
• Strong command of English (written and spoken).
• Bilingual candidates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing materials, classroom arrangement, and schedule for daily class activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for children to learn and grow.
• Follow a daily routine as outlined by teacher to provide stability and a variety of learning opportunities for students.
• Create visual supports to help support students' participation in daily routines.
• Individualize daily learning activities to the level and specific needs appropriate for each child.
• Provide behavior support to students exhibiting maladaptive behavior.
• Model appropriate social skills to support and foster peer interactions.
• Incorporate daily living skills as part of the classroom learning with routines associated with mealtime, toileting, etc.
• Expose children to multitude of learning mediums including manipulatives, paper, books, etc., to help support learning.
• Follow daily lessons developed to meet cognitive levels of the students in the classrooms.
• Assist teachers with lesson implementation including collecting materials and setting up equipment.
• Supervising and engaging with students in the classroom, between classes, and during recreation periods such as gym or playground time, walks, etc.
• Helping children use the bathroom or assisting in diaper changes, when necessary
• Helping students engage in basic hygiene needs such as handwashing and teaching skills during these times
• Preparing children for and supervising them during naptime
• Preparing and serving lunch and snacks
• Monitor the safety and well-being of students
• Maintain communication and teamwork with the teacher and the G&D Schoolhouse Director
• Supporting preschool teacher with preferred classroom management and discipline strategies
• Able to work in all classrooms in the program depending upon the needs of the students
• Provide coverage for breaks for other staff members
• Attend staff development and trainings
• Observe state, school, and classroom rules and regulations
• Follow children's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the goals within each students' plan
• Participate in in-services and/or training programs as required by OCFS and G&D Schoolhouse

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

English language proficiency

Bilingual

Friendly, caring personality

Preschool classroom experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

G&D Schoolhouse is seeking Teacher's Aides for our special education preschool program. Our program provides services to children ages 3 to 5 years of age with developmental delays and other needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Pediatric experience (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task
• Must have strong command of the English language, written and spoken
• Bilingual candidates welcome
• Friendly, caring, outgoing personality
• Experience with preschoolers within a classroom setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Classroom Essential Functions as Directed by Classroom Teacher:
  • Assist in preparing materials, classroom arrangement, and schedule for daily class activities
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for children to learn and grow
  • Follow a daily routine as outlined by teacher to provide stability and a variety of learning opportunities for students
  • Create visual supports to help support students' participation in daily routines
  • Individualize daily learning activities to the level and specific needs appropriate for each child
  • Provide behavior support to students exhibiting maladaptive behavior
  • Model appropriate social skills to support and foster peer interactions
• Learning/Curriculum Essential Functions
  • Incorporate daily living skills as part of the classroom learning with routines associated with mealtime, toileting, etc.
  • Expose children to multitude of learning mediums including, but not limited to, manipulatives, paper, books, etc., to help support learning
  • Follow daily lessons developed to meet cognitive levels of the students in the classrooms
• Essential Functions
  • Assist teachers with lesson implementation including collecting materials and setting up equipment
  • Supervising and engaging with students in the classroom, between classes, and during recreation periods such as gym or playground time, walks, etc.
  • Helping children use the bathroom or assisting in diaper changes, when necessary
  • Helping students engage in basic hygiene needs such as handwashing and teaching skills during these times
  • Preparing children for and supervising them during naptime
  • Preparing and serving lunch and snacks
  • Monitor the safety and well-being of students
  • Maintain communication and teamwork with the teacher and the G&D Schoolhouse Director
  • Supporting preschool teacher with preferred classroom management and discipline strategies
  • Able to work in all classrooms in the program depending upon the needs of the students
  • Provide coverage for breaks for other staff members
  • Attend staff development and trainings
  • Observe state, school, and classroom rules and regulations
  • Follow children's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the goals within each students' plan
  • Participate in in-services and/or training programs as required by OCFS and G&D Schoolhouse

Pay

Hourly rate starts at $16.00 an hour and is dependent upon level of experience. Individuals with Teaching Assistant Certification and experience should discuss this with the G&D Schoolhouse director at time of hiring.

Benefits

• Benefits are available to staff after three months of employment and successful completion of probationary period
• Health Insurance
• Aflac Insurance Products
• 401K Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid Time Off - G&D Schoolhouse follows a school calendar from September through June. Employees are provided with a time-off calendar that coincides with federal holidays and school breaks. Additionally, sick days and personal days are provided on an accrual basis.
• There is an option to work the extended school year over the summer months, which will be discussed upon hire.

Work Schedule and Location

• Full-time schedule - Monday through Friday 32.5-35 hours per week (school hours are 8:30-3)
• G&D Schoolhouse
• 29 Schoolhouse Road
• Livingston Manor, NY 12758