Teacher Aide

Join Our Team as a Teacher Aide – Make a Lasting Impact Every Day!

Fast-Track Your Pay: Earn your NYS Teaching Assistant certification and increase your hourly rate to $21.00/hour as a Teacher Assistant.

We are thrilled to invite a dedicated and compassionate Teacher Aide to join our educational team! We're looking for a candidate who will support our teachers in creating a warm, nurturing, and enriching environment for young learners, especially in our preschool programs. Ongoing Opportunities Available Across Our Preschool Programs. In this role, you'll work closely with children, including those with special needs, providing individualized attention and engaging activities that promote their development.

As a Teacher Aide, you'll play a vital role in supporting children in our Special Education Program by encouraging growth in social, emotional, physical, and cognitive areas.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting diverse learners.

• Walk to and from various locations in the building.
• May need to stoop, bend, and sometimes lift or push wheelchairs of children being served.
• Physical intervention techniques may be required to aid the children in challenging moments.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus.

• Provide one-on-one support to students during activities and lessons to help them engage with the curriculum.
• Foster a Positive Learning Environment
• Create an inclusive and nurturing classroom atmosphere that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Encourage positive interactions among students and support their social skills development.

• Help students with daily routines, including arrival, meals, bathroom use, and transitions between activities.
• Support students in participating in group activities, encouraging communication and cooperation.
• Behavioral Support
• Monitor student behavior and implement positive behavior management strategies.
• Work with teachers to address challenging behaviors and provide consistent support.

• Communicate regularly with teachers and specialists to discuss student progress and challenges.
• Assist in communicating with families about their child’s needs and achievements.

• Ensure that classroom materials and equipment are safe and accessible for all students.
• Supervise students during free play and outdoor activities to ensure safety.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and resources for classroom activities.
• Participate in emergency interventions outlined by SCIP-R trainings and BIPs.
• This position follows a 12-month school calendar, with hours from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

• High school diploma or GED Required
• Associate's degree or experience in special education or childcare Preferred
• A love for working with children of all abilities
• Patience, empathy, and strong teamwork skills
• Willingness to support students physically (walking, bending, lifting, assisting mobility, and behavior support as needed)

At Heart Share we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Emp…