Teaching Aide

Westchester Medical Center • Poughkeepsie, NY

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About The Position

The Teaching Aide provides non-instructional support to preschool children with special needs in a classroom setting under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. The role assists with classroom management, planned activities and routines, personal care, and student supervision while helping maintain a clean and organized classroom environment. The aide also participates in staff meetings and trainings and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow routines and instructions with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of modern theories, techniques, and practices in early education, including effective use of relevant techniques, modalities, and tools.
• Ability to motivate students to reach their highest level of educational functioning and instruct them in therapeutic activities.
• Skill in rendering activities aimed at maximizing outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Competency in using computer applications.
• Strong judgment, resourcefulness, creativity, emotional stability, maturity, and initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with young children or children with disabilities is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in managing records, materials, and equipment.
• Assist the teacher in carrying out planned classroom activities and routines.
• Help maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.
• Provide nurturing, supportive care by addressing children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs.
• Support children with personal care tasks as needed, including feeding, toileting, and mobility assistance, following appropriate hygiene and safety protocols.
• Supervise students during classroom transitions, outdoor play, lunch, and rest periods, as directed by the teacher.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Supervise students and assist with classroom activities that support instruction, as determined and supervised by the teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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