Teacher's Aide

G&D Schoolhouse is seeking Teacher's Aides for our special education preschool program. Our program provides services to children ages 3 to 5 years of age with developmental delays and other needs. Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Pediatric experience (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task
• Must have strong command of the English language, written and spoken
• Bilingual candidates welcome
• Friendly, caring, outgoing personality
• Experience with preschoolers within a classroom setting (preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Classroom Essential Functions as Directed by Classroom Teacher: *Assist in preparing materials, classroom arrangement, and schedule for daily class activities *Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for children to learn and grow *Follow a daily routine as outlined by teacher to provide stability and a variety of learning opportunities for students *Create visual supports to help support students' participation in daily routines *Individualize daily learning activities to the level and specific needs appropriate for each child *Provide behavior support to students exhibiting maladaptive behavior *Model appropriate social skills to support and foster peer interactions
• Learning/Curriculum Essential Functions *Incorporate daily living skills as part of the classroom learning with routines associated with mealtime, toileting, etc. *Expose children to multitude of learning mediums including, but not limited to, manipulatives, paper, books, etc., to help support learning *Follow daily lessons developed to meet cognitive levels of the students in the classrooms
• Essential Functions *Assist teachers with lesson implementation including collecting materials and setting up equipment *Supervising and engaging with students in the classroom, between classes, and during recreation periods such as gym or playground time, walks, etc. *Helping children use the bathroom or assisting in diaper changes, when necessary *Helping students engage in basic hygiene needs such as handwashing and teaching skills during these times *Preparing children for and supervising them during naptime *Preparing and serving lunch and snacks *Monitor the safety and well-being of students *Maintain communication and teamwork with the teacher and the G&D Schoolhouse Director *Supporting preschool teacher with preferred classroom management and discipline strategies *Able to work in all classrooms in the program depending upon the needs of the students *Provide coverage for breaks for other staff members *Attend staff development and trainings *Observe state, school, and classroom rules and regulations *Follow children's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the goals within each students' plan *Participate in in-services and/or training programs as required by OCFS and G&D Schoolhouse

Pay: Hourly rate starts at $16.00 an hour and is dependent upon level of experience. Individuals with Teaching Assistant Certification and experience should discuss this with the G&D Schoolhouse director at time of hiring. Benefits: Benefits are available to staff after three months of employment and successful completion of probationary period Health Insurance Aflac Insurance Products 401K Program Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program Paid Time Off - G&D Schoolhouse follows a school calendar from September through June. Employees are provided with a time-off calendar that coincides with federal holidays and school breaks. Additionally, sick days and personal days are provided on an accrual basis. There is an option to work the extended school year over the summer months, which will be discussed upon hire. Work Schedule and Location

• Full-time schedule - Monday through Friday 32.5-35 hours per week (school hours are 8:30-3)
• G&D Schoolhouse 29 Schoolhouse Road Livingston Manor, NY 12758