Teacher Aide - Broome
About The Position
The Children's Home partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills, and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures. $17-17.50 an hour $500 Sign on Bonus for Full Time Full Time and Part Time opportunities available Position Summary: Teacher Aides assist teachers in providing academic and behavioral instruction and intervention based on the individual strengths and challenges of each student. In their respective classrooms, teacher aides also assist the teacher in providing students with a highly structured, safe, therapeutic environment that fosters cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth and allows each student the opportunity to experience success.
Requirements
- High School diploma / GED required
- 1 year of related experience preferred
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree preferred
- Certification as a Teaching Assistant preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision to students in a safe, positive environment employing behavior management strategies as prescribed by the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention curriculum, individual plans, and Agency policies and procedures; implement incentive systems as designed by the classroom and program.
- Participate in staff meetings, supervisory meetings and attend trainings and in-service opportunities within the Agency and the community.
- Act as a role model for children in the program.
- Assist the Teacher in the preparation and implementation of planning documents and the evaluation of student progress in academic and behavioral areas.
- Provide students with direct assistance in achieving success throughout the teaching/learning process and meeting individual academic and behavioral goals.
- If certified as a Teaching Assistant, the Teacher Aide may perform teaching duties, as needed.
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively with various intra and interdepartmental personnel, families, and community agency representatives to achieve common goals.
- Complete required reports and documentation on time.
Benefits
- Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
- Opportunities for Professional Development
- Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
- 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
- PTO plus 9 paid holidays
- Childcare Reimbursement
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
- Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
