Preschool Behavior Support Assistant

Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center•Baldwinsville, NY

5d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavior Support Assistant to join our team. As a Behavior Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing support and guidance to preschool children with behavioral challenges. Work location is preschool classroom sites including Watertown, Pulaski, Oswego, Fulton, Baldwinsville, East Syracuse, and Camillus Little Lukes truly is a place where education and fun are incorporated as one. Studies have found that children are more likely to retain information learned when they are engaged in an enjoyable and meaningful activity. And that’s where YOU come in--we need amazing and dedicated educators and staff members like YOU! We offer all the resources YOU need to be successful as part of our team, including award-winning curriculum and a variety of supplies to stimulate brain development in children. Little Lukes staff provide center-based childcare services and before and after school programs. To ensure that young children learn social and pre-academic skills necessary for success in school, Little Lukes hires credentialed educators that develop and utilize programs and curriculums for children from three to five years of age. Employment opportunities may include Teacher, TA, 1:1 Aide for preschool child with special needs, morning opener, afternoon closer, receptionist and cleaner. In addition, each center employs a team of special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, physical therapists and counselors to provide specialized preschool programs for children with special needs.

Requirements

Valid New York State Driver License & Reliable Transportation
Experience working with young children with behavioral needs.
Previous experience working with early childhood individuals with behavioral challenges in classroom settings.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Positive attitude and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team model
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Physically able to bend/stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, push/pull, reach above and below shoulder level frequently and move about quickly.
Independently lift up to 50 lbs up to five (5) times/day.
Exposed to bites, kicks, punches, spitting and other physical behaviors of children ages 3-5 years old with special needs.

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood, Special Education, Behavior College coursework/Degree a bonus!

Responsibilities

Work with the preschool teams to provide training, support, and coordination of activities within the preschool setting related to the implementation of Positive Behavioral Support
Assist with the behavioral needs of all students enrolled.
Work with specific children according to their behavioral concerns, which includes implementing positive behavior support techniques and behavior intervention plans.
Coach classroom staff and therapy/special education team in specific behavioral strategies.
Follow all federal, state and local laws governing preschool & childcare standards and privacy regulations