Teacher Aide
About The Position
Capital District Beginnings is an educational Agency providing services for pre-school children with special needs in the Capital District. Named a Best Workplace of the Capital Region by the Times Union since 2021 and celebrating 40 years of supporting children with disabilities in their natural learning environment. Beginnings is currently seeking Teacher Aides to join our Classroom Team. As a Beginnings’ Teacher Aide (TA) you will work closely with the Special Education Teacher, therapists and other aides. TA's are an integral part of our classroom team. In this position you will work directly with 3-5 year-old children during our five-hour program day and then participate in classroom meetings, professional development, preparation, cleaning and planning with the classroom team. Our pay range is based on education and experience.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Beginner skill in Interpersonal Communication
- Beginner skill in use of Technology
- Beginner skill in following Verbal and Written Instructions
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and workplace policies.
- Ability to interpret general articles and professional journals as well as procedures and governmental regulations.
- Ability to speak effectively with other employees.
- Ability to dialogue with others in one-on-one and small group settings.
- Ability to follow through with written and/or verbal information.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Professional interactions.
- Composure under stress.
- Planning and organization.
- Flexibility and coping with change.
- Multitasking.
- Performance under tight deadline.
- Ability to respond professionally to constructive feedback.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with 3-5 year-old children during our five-hour program day
- Participate in classroom meetings
- Participate in professional development
- Participate in preparation, cleaning and planning with the classroom team
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Sick/personal time
- Holidays
- Snow days
- Paid vacation time after one year of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
