What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1:1/Teacher Aide position at Happiness House?
Full and Part Time School Year positions available at our Canandaigua site. School Year positions follow the school calendar and include our 6-week summer session.
Summary/Objective:
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.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. 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.
2. Assists the children throughout the day as directed by the Special Education Teacher.
3. Supervises assigned child at all times (with the exception of lunch break, meetings and/or training), including during busing and transitional activities.
4. Assists child in all activities of daily living while promoting independence.
5. Functions as a positive, contributing member of the classroom team.
6. Attends appropriate meetings as determined by the teachers and Program Director.
7. Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of classroom, equipment, supplies and displays of children’s work.
8. Demonstrates a consistent, nurturing manner toward all children.
9. Shares all relevant information related to assigned child with the teachers, therapy staff and/or psychologist.
10. Performs classroom duties as assigned by the teacher(s) or teaching assistant.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with young children preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
To apply please go to the following link for our online application system: http://happinesshousecprochester.appone.com/
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.20 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
common surfaces are sanitized regularly
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Canandaigua, NY 14424: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- working with young children: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $17