We are thrilled to invite a dedicated and compassionate Teacher Aide to join our educational team! We're looking for a candidate who will support our teachers in creating a warm, nurturing, and enriching environment for young learners, especially in our preschool programs.
Fast-Track Your Pay: Earn your NYS Teaching Assistant certification and increase your hourly rate to $21.00/hour as a Teacher Assistant.
In this role, you'll work closely with children, including those with special needs, providing individualized attention and engaging activities that promote their development. As a Teacher Aide, you'll play a vital role in supporting children in our Special Education Program by encouraging growth in social, emotional, physical, and cognitive areas.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting diverse learners.
- Walk to and from various locations in the building.
- May need to stoop, bend, and sometimes lift or push wheelchairs of children being served.
- Physical intervention techniques may be required to aid the children in challenging moments.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus.
- Provide one-on-one support to students during activities and lessons to help them engage with the curriculum.
- Foster a Positive Learning Environment
- Create an inclusive and nurturing classroom atmosphere that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Encourage positive interactions among students and support their social skills development.
- Help students with daily routines, including arrival, meals, bathroom use, and transitions between activities.
- Support students in participating in group activities, encouraging communication and cooperation.
- Behavioral Support
- Monitor student behavior and implement positive behavior management strategies.
- Work with teachers to address challenging behaviors and provide consistent support.
- Communicate regularly with teachers and specialists to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Assist in communicating with families about their child's needs and achievements.
- Ensure that classroom materials and equipment are safe and accessible for all students.
- Supervise students during free play and outdoor activities to ensure safety.
- Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures while supervising the children at all times
- Assist in preparing instructional materials and resources for classroom activities.
- Participate in emergency interventions outlined by SCIP-R trainings and BIPs.
- This position follows a 12-month school calendar, with hours from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- High school diploma or GED Required
- Associate's degree or equivalent Preferred
- Experience working with children, preferably in a special education or childcare setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting diverse learners.
Physical Requirements:
- Walk to and from various locations in the building.
- May need to stoop, bend, and sometimes lift or push wheelchairs of children being served.
- Physical intervention techniques may be required to aid the children in challenging moments.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus.
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children, preferably in a special education or childcare setting.
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:
- Rewarding Work in a team environment.
- Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
- 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Professional Development opportunities.
- Wellhub Discount
- Verizon Wireless Discount.
- BJs Membership discount.
- Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more
HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to
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