Make a Difference. Embrace Challenges. Create Connections. Serve Others. If those statements ignite you, you’re at the right place! We are looking for Teacher Aide Substitutes at Monarch Little Learner's Academy, our integrated Early Childhood Program for students 2.5-5 years old. To learn more about our school, click here: https://olvedu.org/itp-school Our education program strives to provide specialized, high quality educational programming for students with and without disabilities across Western New York. Our programs serve Pre-K through 12th grade students in 6 schools, with a focus on blending academic and social emotional support to meet the diverse needs of all learners. Responsible to: Preschool Coordinator Job Summary:The Teacher Aide Substitute assists the teacher in providing quality education in a language- enriched environment. The Teacher Aide supports the teacher by following his/her lead to teach life skills, socialization skills, and pre-academics to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, and helps them attain their highest level of personal achievement. This position is as needed, on call. Essential job duties:1. Follows classroom lesson plans (under teacher supervision) and assists with goals established with the team.2. Participates in the regularly scheduled meetings with the teacher/team/supervisor (ie: team meetings, supervision meetings, full faculty meetings and staff development trainings, etc.)3. Prepares any materials needed for the classrooms (ie: educational materials to use during lessons, art projects, cooking lessons, etc.)4. Assists with behavior management programs that are implemented for the class and specific to individual students’ needs5. Assists teacher in keeping the classroom space organized and clean.6. Assists teacher in any record keeping tasks (ie: attendance, goal tracking, injury reports, etc.)7. Performs all other job-related duties as assigned by classroom teacher and/or supervisor8. Follows all safety regulations set forth by OLV Human Services, OCFS, and NYSED (in regards to supervision, safety, cleaning, classroom maintenance, etc.) Skills: • Knowledge of Early Childhood Growth and Development• Ability to effectively interact with other staff members (good communication skills, teamwork)• Basic Computer skills (ie: check email, utilize UltiPro System upon training) Competencies Tempalte: Direct Care Education:Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent Experience:Minimum Experience Required: Early Childhood or related field, is preferred Required License/Registration/Certification: None Training:– New Hire Orientation Physical Requirements:The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.