Teacher Aide

Description:

Teacher Aide is part of the team who assists in activities in the daycare classroom. Works with typically developing preschool age children and/or children with special needs. As a Floater, will be assigned to various classrooms or sites as deemed necessary for program operations.  Candidate must be willing to work where needed within the Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa area of Saratoga County.

Benefits: Position works 35 hours per week, 51 weeks per year and offers $13.20 per hour.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Vacation, Paid Personal, Paid Sick Time
• Paid School Breaks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan

Responsibilities:

• Assists staff in all classroom or parent and children activities, field trips and outdoor activities.
• Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
• Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills.
• Helps keep the classroom and its contents/toys clean and orderly.
• Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises.
• Serves as a substitute in the absence of the teacher or assistant teacher.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and an understanding /willingness to learn about systemic barriers to economic mobility.

Qualifications: