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OLV Human Services Teacher Assistant, Early Childhood Education in Buffalo, New York
Teacher Assistant, Early Childhood Education
51 St Johns Parkside, Buffalo, NY 14210, USAReq #53
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Be a Difference-Maker: Elevate Learning as a Teacher Assistant in Early Education!
If that statement ignites you, you’re at the right place! We are looking for Teacher Assistants at St. John's Parkside, our integrated Early Childhood Program for students 2.5-5 years old.
To learn more about our school, click here: OLVHS Early Childhood Education Program (https://olvedu.org/monarch-%26-st-johns)
Our education program strives to provide specialized, high quality educational programming for students with and without disabilities across Western New York. Our programs serve Pre-K through 12th grade students in6schools, with a focus on blending academic and social emotional support to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
Benefits:
Paid School Breaks
Paid Holidays
Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
Free dental services at BVS Dental Clinic
Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too
Perks:
Teacher Mentor Program
Casual dress code
OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here tolearn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation )
Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
$$ Employee referral program $$
Job Summary:
A Teacher Assistant helps the Special Education Teacher in providing quality education in a language enriched environment. The Teacher Assistant supports the teacher by following his/her lead to teach life skills, socialization skills, and pre-academics to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
Essential Job Duties:
Follows lesson plans and assists with goals established with the team.
Teach new pre academic skills in coordination with/at the request of the Special Education Teacher
Participates in the regularly scheduled meetings with the teacher/team/supervisor (ie: team meetings, supervision meetings, full faculty meetings and staff development trainings, etc.).
Prepares any materials needed for the classrooms (ie: educational materials to use during lessons, art projects, cooking lessons, etc.)
Assists with behavior management programs that are implemented for the class and specific to individual students’ needs
Assists teacher in keeping the classroom space organized and clean.
Assists teacher in any record keeping tasks (ie: attendance, goal tracking, injury reports, etc.)
Performs all other job-related duties as assigned by classroom teacher and/or supervisor
Follows all safety regulations set forth by BVS, OCFS, and NYSED (in regards to supervision, safety, cleaning, classroom maintenance, etc.)
Any other duty as assigned by your supervisor.
Skills:
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Growth and Development
• Ability to effectively interact with other staff members (good communication skills, teamwork)
• Basic Computer skills
Minimum Education Required:
High School Diploma
Minimum Experience Required:
1-2 years
Required License/Registration/ Certification:
New York State Teaching Assistant Certification (Level I, II, or III)
Physical Requirements:
The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions
• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, sitting, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling
Other details
Pay TypeHourly
Min Hiring Rate$16.80
Max Hiring Rate$21.00
Travel RequiredNo
Required EducationHigh School
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- 51 St Johns Parkside, Buffalo, NY 14210, USA