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Classroom Aide - Amherst

The Summit Center
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Classroom Aide

Pay: $20.34/hour

Location: Amherst, NY

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, or 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM, 35 hrs./week

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Why Work With Us?

  • Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!)
  • Up to 10 days of paid time off
  • 14-16 paid holidays annually
  • Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
  • Health, dental, vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
  • On-Site daycare available (certain locations)
  • Employee Assistance Program:
    • Free mental health counseling
    • Free childcare referrals
    • Access to legal services
    • Grief/eldercare support
    • Financial planning resources
Your Impact as a Classroom Aide

The Classroom Aide supports the lead teacher and educational team by assisting with instruction, classroom tasks, and student support. This role requires strong communication skills, reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively with students and staff both in and outside the classroom.

  • Assist in instruction and fulfillment of IEP mandates
  • Implement established behavior plan(s)
  • Assist teacher to implement and monitor individual lesson plans, data collection and charting systems
  • Assist in conducting classroom activities that enhance opportunity to develop skills in areas of need
  • Assist with routine classroom functions
  • Maintain strict confidentiality
  • Assist with home-school communication
  • Assist with all required paperwork to be completed
  • Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
  • Adheres to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum or 6 months of childcare experience

At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.

Apply now to become a #DifferenceMaker!

Education

Required

  • High School or better

Behaviors

Preferred

  • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

  • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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