What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher Aide position at Upstate Caring Partners?
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. We are looking to hire compassionate, professional, and versatile employees. Our ideal candidate would have the ability to work independently, think quickly, and problem solve.
If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.
SUMMARY
The Teacher Aide is responsible to assist the teacher in coordinating classroom activities, participate in classroom maintenance and personal care, assist in training new aides, assume duties of lunch/float aide, and to assist the therapist in carrying out goals.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental and Vison
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 403B: Dollar for dollar retirement match
- STD, LTD, Life and AD&D
- Employee Discounts: Local and National
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Leave)
RESPONSIBILIITIES
- Provide assistance in coordinating individual and group activities in the classroom in line with the IEP goals and plans; act as back-up in the absence of the teacher.
- Participate in classroom maintenance, field trips, feeding and assist in toileting.
- Assist and orient in training new aides.
- Assume the duties of lunch/float aide.
- Assist therapist in carrying out therapy goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with children or course work in early childhood preferred.
- Basic Computer Skills (Including Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word).
