Special Education Preschool Aide

Racker • Town of Ithaca, NY

89d • $17

About The Position

Do you enjoy working with preschool children with special needs and making a positive impact on their lives? Become a Special Education Aide at Racker! In this role, you’ll support the development and well-being of children in a dynamic, inclusive educational setting. Join our team in this full time position and help create an environment where every child can thrive. At Racker we support infants/toddlers, aged 6 weeks to 3 years and Preschool age children aged 3 to 5 years. We have available positions in both Preschool and Infant/Toddler classrooms.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old on date of hire.
• One year of special education or early childhood-related work experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to physically assist children to participate in the program; ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds; ability to engage in repetitive movements such as sitting/kneeling on floor, bending and stooping; ability to move quickly to attend to a running child.

Responsibilities

• Support individual children and the overall classroom needs under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Contribute to implementing IEPs to support children’s instructional and social-emotional growth in large group, one-on-one and small group settings, embedding learning across the day.
• Assist children with daily tasks such as toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, and positioning.
• Implement individualized strategies consistently as directed by teacher.
• Maintain accurate records and complete program-related documentation.
• Participate respectfully in a multidisciplinary team, including daily debriefs and weekly team meetings.
• Adhere to professional standards of behavior and dress while contributing to a positive work culture.
• Attend required training and uphold program regulations.
• Accept feedback, show initiative, and contribute to the development of the educational setting.
• Bring your creativity, energy, and love of children!

Benefits

• Tuition assistance
• Health insurance
• 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees