What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parkside Preschool - Teacher Aide 1:1 position at The Arc Mid-Hudson?
We are currently seeking a full time Teacher Aide to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the classroom teacher by assisting students throughout the school day, often on a one to one (1:1) basis.
This is a 10- month position, beginning in September, with the option of an additional 6 weeks during the summer session. There is also potential for advancement to a Certified Teaching Assistant (CTA) position, if appropriate skills are acquired and a CTA position opens within the program.
Parkside Preschool is a private, not-for-profit, New York State Department of Education approved school for children ages three- to five-years with special needs. Parkside Preschool provides center-based and community-based services to families residing in Putnam and Westchester counties. In our center-based program, our school’s primary focus is to serve children with severe communication or learning difficulties and autism spectrum disorders.
Required experience, skills & qualification:
- HSD or equivalent, experience working with preschool children or children with special needs preferred;
- A positive attitude;
- Comfortable with following directions;
- Flexibility with respect to assignment (including one-to-one work with children and assignment to other classrooms);
- Able to respond appropriately to stressful, challenging and occasional emergency situations.
- This position requires physical coordination, stamina, and agility (e.g. ability to run, sit on the floor, lift non-ambulatory children, negotiate uneven surfaces and playground equipment, work in hot and cold weather).
Parkside is located in a free-standing preschool building on attractive grounds in Mahopac (near Route 6). We are close to major roads such as I-84/I-684 and only 35 minutes from the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge! Paid agency orientation and training is provided for all positions.
Please feel free to visit our website https://www.arcmh.org/family/parkside-preschool/ for more information on our organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.65 - $19.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19