Job Description

Who We Are

The   Children's Home of Wyoming Conference,  Mission is to partner with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.

$16-16.50/hour

Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow and feel empowered?  The Children's Home   is offering a  $500 Sign On Bonus   to dedicated   Teacher Aides   to join us in supporting the growth and knowledge of children!  We have part-time and full-time positions available.

Position Summary

Teacher Aides assist teachers in providing academic and behavioral instruction and intervention based on the individual strengths and challenges of each student. In their respective classrooms, teacher aides also assist the teacher in providing students with a highly structured, safe, therapeutic environment that fosters cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth and allows each student the opportunity to experience success.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to students in a safe, positive environment employing behavior management strategies as prescribed by the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention curriculum, individual plans, and Agency policies and procedures; implement incentive systems as designed by the classroom and program.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervisory meetings and attend trainings and in-service opportunities within the Agency and the community.
• Act as a role model for children in the program.
• Assist the Teacher in the preparation and implementation of planning documents and the evaluation of student progress in academic and behavioral areas.
• Provide students with direct assistance in achieving success throughout the teaching/learning process and meeting individual academic and behavioral goals.
• If certified as a Teaching Assistant, the Teacher Aide may perform teaching duties, as needed.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with various intra and interdepartmental personnel, families, and community agency representatives to achieve common goals.
• Complete required reports and documentation on time.

Requirements

Education

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university with related experience   preferred .
• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent with 1 year of related experience   required
• Certification as a Teaching Assistant  preferred .
  

Experience

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent - 1 year of related experience required
  
• Associate's - related experience preferred
  

Benefits

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays  
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Children’s Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces and supports diversity, as it benefits the youth and families we work with. We have created an inclusive and mutually respectful environment for all employees. We seek quality employees that want to be part of a collaborative team and make our mission of partnering with youth and families their long-term goal.

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