Teacher Aide partners with one or more teachers to prepare lessons and instruct students. Engages with students individually or in small groups to answer questions and facilitate activities. Being a Teacher Aide helps teachers resolve classroom issues and conflicts. Monitors and evaluates students' performance. Additionally, Teacher Aide typically requires an associate degree. May require state-specific teaching license. Typically requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Typically reports to a principal. The Teacher Aide works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Teacher Aide typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Join our caring, community focused team and help give kids a Head Start!
Teacher Aide is part of the team who assists in activities in our Mechanicville daycare classroom. Works with typically developing preschool age children and/or children with special needs. Schedule is 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday for 51 weeks per year.
Job Duties:
· Assists staff in all classroom or parent and children activities, field trips and outdoor activities.
· Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
· Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills. Helps keep the classroom and its contents/toys clean and orderly.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
· High School Diploma/GED.
· Experience working in a classroom with preschool children. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
· Must be willing to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid and CPR certification within the initial probationary period and maintain certification.
· Above average organizational and communication skills, ability to work as a member of a team, good interpersonal skills.
· Acceptable tuberculosis screening results and an initial health exam are required post job offer and prior to employment.
· Must have a valid driver’s license, possess own transportation and be able to drive a company vehicle on roads in varying weather conditions if necessary.
LifeWorks Community Action, formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, is a nonprofit that helps thousands of neighbors each year overcome the challenges of poverty by providing food, early childhood education, energy services, health and wellness, and immigrant services. Popular programs include The Pantry in Ballston Spa and The Kitchen in Saratoga Springs, as well as Head Start, WIC and Weatherization. Help Starts Here.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.84 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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