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Make a Difference. Embrace Challenges. Create Connections. Serve Others. If those statements ignite you, youu2019re at the right place We are looking for Teacher Aides at Victory Early Childhood at St. John's Parkside, our integrated Early Childhood Program for students 2.5-5 years old. To learn more about our school, click here: OLVHS Early Childhood Education Program ( 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. Pay: $16.46/hour - $18.00/hour, depending on applicable experience Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 3:30PM Benefits: + Paid School Breaks + Paid Holidays + Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) + Free dental services at BVS Dental Clinic + Paid Employer sponsored life insurance + Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance + Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too Perks: + Casual dress code + OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200 + Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: + Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement + Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working + $$ Employee referral program $$ Job Summary: The Teacher Aide 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 studentsu2019 needs 5. 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 supervisor 8. Follows all safety regulations set forth by OLV Human Services, OCFS, and NYSED (in regards to supervision, safety, cleaning, classroom maintenance, etc.) Skills: u2022 Knowledge of Early Childhood Growth and Development u2022 Ability to effectively interact with other staff members (good communication skills, teamwork) u2022 Basic Computer skills (i.e.: check email, utilize UltiPro System upon training) Competencies Template: Direct Care Minimum Education Degree Required : High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent Minimum Experience Required: Some 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 u2022 The constant physical demand of the position is sitting. u2022 The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination. u2022 The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. Job Details Job Function Non-Essential Pay Type Hourly Employment Indicator Full Time Hiring Min Rate 16.46 USD Hiring Max Rate 18 USD