Teacher Aide (1:1)
About The Position
Block Institute is a Preschool Special Education program for children ages 3-5. We are located in the Bath Beach section of Brooklyn. Our main focus is to educate and ensure the well-being of our students. Within the classroom environment, we are looking for Aides to assist in meeting the educational needs of our students. The position is on a school calendar from 8:30am - 2:30pm, M-F. Block Institute provides a supportive atmosphere in which you will gain experience and knowledge to enhance your career path. The Block Institute of Brooklyn, New York is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families. Established in 1962, Block Institute has extensive experience providing individualized services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Experience working in Early Childhood preferred
Responsibilities
- Support and work collaboratively with classroom staff and teacher to address the educational needs of our students
- Assist students with daily activities
- Reinforce lessons presented by teachers
- Help foster an atmosphere conducive to learning
- Help teachers conduct lessons by preparing materials
- Assist in providing a safe and nurturing environment for our students
Benefits
- Educational staff are part of a union under the United Federation of Teachers (UFT)
- Paid sick time
- Life Insurance
- School Calendar with 6 weeks summer program
- Professional Development
- Medical and Dental benefits available
- Voluntary benefits such as critical care, disability, and additional life insurance are also available
- Onsite parking
- 403 (b) retirement account
- Commuter Benefits Plan
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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
