Teacher Assistant - Buffalo

The Summit Center • Buffalo, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant supports instruction and ensures fulfillment of students’ IEP mandates. The role assists with lesson plans, data collection and charting systems, classroom activities, established behavior plans, routine classroom functions, required paperwork, and home-school communication. The Teacher Assistant may assume teacher responsibilities as needed and may travel to satellite locations upon request. The position requires adherence to The Summit Center’s core agency values and employment policies, including expectations for dress, attendance, punctuality, and paid time off, as well as strict confidentiality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience working in a classroom or educational setting.
• One year of experience working with children.
• New York State Teaching Assistant Certificate or New York State Teaching Certificate; if not currently held, the certificate must be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction and fulfillment of IEP mandates.
• Implement established behavior plans.
• Assume teacher responsibilities as needed.
• Assist the teacher with implementing and monitoring individual lesson plans, data collection, and charting systems.
• Assist in conducting classroom activities that support development of skills in areas of need.
• Assist with routine classroom functions.
• Assist with home-school communication.
• Assist with completing required paperwork.
• Travel to satellite locations upon request.
• Adhere to The Summit Center’s core agency values: Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect.
• Adhere to Summit Center employment policies, including dress code, attendance, punctuality, and Paid Time Off policies.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.

Benefits

• Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year).
• Up to 12 days of paid time off.
• 14–16 paid holidays annually.
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Medical opt-out payment of up to $1,000 per year.
• Employee Assistance Program, including free mental health counseling, free childcare referrals, access to legal services, grief and eldercare support, and financial planning resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED