HCA seeks compassionate and caring individuals to work in our preschool setting as Classroom 1:1 Aides. The Classroom 1:1 Aide is tasked with providing support and assistance to a designated preschool student and assisting the preschool teacher with classroom activities. This is a per diem role without scheduled hours.
Positions are available both at HCA's Broad Street preschool in Johnson City and MacArthur School in Binghamton.
This is a fantastic entry-level role for those seeking experience in the Education field while giving back to the community.
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $500.
HCA: not just a job opportunity but an opportunity to make a difference.

Position Overview:
Works with an assigned preschool student to achieve the full value of classroom lessons and assists the teacher with routine classroom assignments and duties.
Role and Responsibilities:

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to assist in coordination of instructional efforts. Assist in set-up and cleanup of the classroom.
• Assist with daily classroom activities and routines including facilitating and monitoring interactions of all children.
• Assist with implementation of student’s individual goals/objectives. Assist with acquisition of self-help skill and personal hygiene.
• Assist with preparation of lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Assist with the distribution of teaching materials such as workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Assist with enforcement of administration policies and rules governing students.
• Ensure a safe environment for the children.
• Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems as scheduled.
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, or those with physical and mental disabilities.
• Assist in transporting children to and from the waiting room and bus/van loading and unloading.
• Attend and participate in meetings as required.
• Assists in other duties as needed and directed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Early childhood education experience preferred.

Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood.
• Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner. Must possess strong organizational ability and the capacity to multitask and take initiative.
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Good verbal and written skills.

Please note: failure to provide responses to prescreening questions or fully complete an application may result in rejected submissions.
HCA is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of HCA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, age, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, traits historically associated with race, height, weight and/or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

School type:

• Special education school

Application Question(s):

• Have you been previously employed by HCA?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Johnson City, NY 13790 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Johnson City, NY 13790: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person