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.

$500 Sign On Bonus!

Full Time and Part Time opportunities

Position Summary: T eacher 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:

• High School diploma / GED  required
  
• Associates degree  preferred .
  
• Certification as a Teaching Assistant  preferred .
  

Experience:

• 1 year of related experience  preferred

Benefits

Full Time

• 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
  

Part Time

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
  
• Opportunities for Professional Development
  

EEO Statement: 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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