What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant (37264) position at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center?
We are looking for a full-time Teacher Assistant to join us at our Sweet Home location in Amherst. The primary duties of the Teacher Assistant will be to, under the supervision of a certified teacher, assist in such duties as working with individual students or groups of students on special instructional projects, providing teachers with information about students, assisting students in the user of instructional resources, assisting teachers in the development of instructional materials and assisting in instructional programs.
Essential Functions:
- Organizing and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson and activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
- Reinforcing educational goals.
- Attending to the individual needs of the children.
- Following busing and breakfast/lunch program procedures.
- Attend and participate in all weekly/monthly planning meetings
- Maintain a healthy, safe, and organized classroom environment
- Follow the site specific policies and procedures related to bus duty to safely escort children to and from their classrooms.
- Strictly follow the guidelines and codes of conduct for all BHSC staff, which includes all mandatory meetings, training and procedures as stated in the employee handbook.
- Any other duty as requested by your supervisor
Skills:
- Strong Early Childhood behavior management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and general computer skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Skills:
- Strong Early Childhood behavior management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and general computer skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Competencies:
Respect
Integrity
Teamwork
Accountability
Adaptability
Optimism
Education:
Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma
Experience:
Minimum Experience Required: At least 2 years working as an aide/assistant in an Early Childhood Setting
Required License/Registration/ Certification: Teacher Assistant Certification, CPI Certification
Physical Requirements:
- Physical actions may include, but are not limited to; bending, kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, printing, crawling, and running.
- Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements.
- Frequent sitting/ standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients.
Salary : $18 - $23