Temporary 1:1 Teacher Aides/Assistant

Hudson, NY

Bring your HEART... to Coarc

This is a Non-Exempt position:

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Hours: 30 hrs. per week: Monday-Friday daytime: 8:30pm-2:00pm

Join our Team and you will be amazed at the relationships you create.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

Assist the classroom teacher in the instruction, organization, preparation and implementation of learning activities; assist the teacher with informal assessment of the children's skills; serve as a role model to the children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain positive, supportive relationships with all children; provide support via an individual child's behavior plan or guidelines as applicable; consult with the teacher or management staff as appropriate, regarding difficulties incurred with any child during the daily routine.

Ensure the safety and health of the children by maintaining appropriate supervision and by advising the Supervisor or other management staff of potentially unsafe or unhealthy conditions.

Assist the teacher in the implementation of instructional activities per the teacher's lesson plans related to the children's Individual Education Plans (IEPs); assist in the inventory and preparation of classroom materials per the teacher's lesson plans and the curriculum; responsible for preparation, organization, clean up and storage of classroom materials as directed by the teacher.

Assist the children in completing daily learning activities, including activities of daily living (e.g., toileting, eating, dressing, etc.); provide supervision and assistance during recreational activities and during bus arrival and departure times.

Remain flexible with regard to classroom assignment so that daily supervision needs can be maintained; assist in any classroom on a daily basis as requested by the management staff; assist with purchasing of groceries or supplies at local stores.

Work cooperatively with the teacher, clinicians and other classroom staff to meet the needs of the children.

Participate in all required staff meetings, treatment team meetings, training classes and training programs per regulatory and Agency requirements or as requested.

The requirement for this position:

• High School Diploma or GED (now called TASC)
• One-year experience with preschool special education children.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to be certified in all required trainings. Trainings are conducted during weekday hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
• Willingness to assist in other classrooms when needed.

Do you have outstanding student loans, and are you interested in student loan forgiveness? Coarc is considered a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Please visit our website at www.coarc.org for Coarc job openings and to complete an application online.

For more information, feel free to contact:

Jamie Budai at: jamieb@coarc.org or 518-672-4451 ext. 2141

Mikki Kay at: mikkik@coarc.org or 518-672-4451 ext. 2143

Equal Opportunity Employer