Teacher Aide

CAPITAL DISTRICT BEGINNINGS INC•City of Saratoga Springs, NY

1d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Capital District Beginnings is an educational agency providing services for preschool children with special needs in the Capital District. The agency is seeking Teacher Aides to join its classroom team at Geyser Road Elementary School in Saratoga Springs, New York. Teacher Aides work closely with the Special Education Teacher, therapists, and other aides, and are an integral part of the classroom team. The role involves working directly with children ages 3–5 during a five-hour program day, followed by classroom meetings, professional development, preparation, cleaning, and planning with the classroom team. Pay is based on education and experience. The posting describes a strong benefits package, along with sick/personal time, holidays, snow days, and paid vacation after one year of service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Beginner-level interpersonal communication skills.
Beginner-level technology skills.
Beginner-level ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and workplace policies.
Ability to interpret general articles, professional journals, procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to speak effectively with other employees and communicate one-on-one and in small groups.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Professional interactions, composure under stress, planning and organization, flexibility, multitasking, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to respond professionally to constructive feedback.
Ability to perform the essential functions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Physical ability to walk continually, stand frequently, bend/twist frequently, sit occasionally as essential, squat/stoop/kneel continually, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally as essential.
Ability to move quickly or run frequently.

Responsibilities

Work directly with children ages 3–5 during the five-hour program day.
Work closely with the Special Education Teacher, therapists, and other aides as part of the classroom team.
Participate in classroom meetings, professional development, preparation, cleaning, and planning.
Follow written and verbal information and workplace instructions.