1:1 Teacher's Aide (FT - PT and Subs)

CP Rochester, Happiness House and Rochester Rehabi • Rochester, NY

6d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

To act as an active team member in providing for the well-being, education and supervision of a child in the classroom. Acts as a positive role model.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent OR 1 year of experience working with children.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow 1:1 Aide Plans and consult with Special Education Teacher.
• Ability to relate to children and reinforce lessons taught in class.
• Understanding of classroom procedures and management.
• Understanding the developmental levels of children, as well as appropriate behavior management techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with young children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Imparts agency philosophy of 'Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential' to children, families, program staff and community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
• For assigned child, implements educational, therapeutic and behavioral plans under the direct supervision of the special education teachers, therapy staff, psychologist and input from early education teacher.
• Assists the children throughout the day as directed by the Special Education Teacher.
• Supervises assigned child at all times (with the exception of lunch break, meetings and/or training), including during busing and transitional activities.
• Assists child in all activities of daily living while promoting independence.
• Functions as a positive, contributing member of the classroom team.
• Attends appropriate meetings as determined by the teachers and Program Director.
• Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of classroom, equipment, supplies and displays of children's work.
• Demonstrates a consistent, nurturing manner toward all children.
• Shares all relevant information related to assigned child with the teachers, therapy staff and/or psychologist.
• Performs classroom duties as assigned by the teacher(s) or teaching assistant.
• Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
• Adheres to the agency's policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
• Performs other duties at the discretion of the Program Director or his/her designee.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical (full-time only) / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off starting at 5 days
• Paid Sick Time
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Matching 403B and/or ROTH Retirement Plan
• Additional Insurance Offerings - Specified Disease Insurance w/ Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement plus a 25% Tuition Discount for benefit-eligible Employees and Family Members at Roberts Wesleyan College

What This Job Offers

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