Teacher Aide
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CAPITAL DISTRICT BEGINNINGS INC
NY
Summary
The Teacher Aide works closely with special education teachers and therapists to support children aged 3-5 in a classroom environment. Responsibilities include participating in classroom meetings, professional development, lesson preparation, and maintaining a clean learning space.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Geyser Road Elementary School - Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.75Hourly, Capital District Beginnings is an educational Agency providing services for pre-school children with special needs in the Capital District. Named a Best Workplace of the Capital Region by the Times Union since 2021 and celebrating 40 years of supporting children with disabilities in their natural learning environment. Beginnings is currently seeking Teacher Aides to join our Classroom Team
As a Beginnings’ Teacher Aide (TA) you will work closely with the Special Education Teacher, therapists and other aides . TA's are an integral part of our classroom team. In this position you will work directly with 3-5 year-old children during our five-hour program day and then participate in classroom meetings, professional development, preparation, cleaning and planning with the classroom team.
Our pay range is based on education and experience. We offer a strong benefits package in addition to sick/personal time, holidays and snow days. Paid vacation time after one year of service.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
#SupportingChildrenQualifications: Qualification Requirements
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Minimum Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or GED
Beginner skill in Interpersonal Communication
Beginner skill in use of Technology
Beginner skill in following Verbal and Written Instructions
Language Abilities
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and workplace policies. Ability to interpret general
articles and professional journals as well as procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to speak effectively with
other employees. Ability to dialogue with others in one-on-one and small group settings.
Reasoning Abilities
Ability to follow through with written and/or verbal information. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts
and draw valid conclusions.
Temperament
Professional interactions. Composure under stress. Planning and organization. Flexibility and coping with change.
Multitasking. Performance under tight deadline. Ability to respond professionally to constructive feedback.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the Employee must:
O) Occasionally – (OE) Occasionally Essential – (F) Frequently – (C) Continually
Work inside (C), Work Outside (OE), Work in Homes (O), Work is Collaborators Setting (C).
Squat/stoop/kneel(C), Sit (in chair and floor), Lift up to 50 pounds (OE), run/ability to move quickly (F).
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Employee to successfully
perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
(O) Occasionally – (OE) Occasionally Essential – (F) Frequently – (C) Continually
While performing the duties of this job, the Employee must: Sit (OE), Walk(C), Stand (F), Bend/Twist (F),
While performing the duties of this job, the Employee must: Work inside (C), work outside (OE).
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job,
nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Capital District Beginnings is a NYS Education Department approved Preschool Special Education Service Agency as well as an Evaluator and Provider of Early Intervention and contracted school-age Special Education Services. Beginnings currently provides a wide array of special education and therapy services to children in their homes or in one of over 70 different child care centers, preschools, and schools including Universal Pre-Kindergartens and Head Start programs. Established in 1984, Beginnings has become one of the largest early childhood special needs providers in the Greater Capital Region. However we might not be easy to recognize due to our unique model of integration. Instead of bringing children with special needs to separate centers, we provide services where children are typically living, learning, and playing. We accomplish our mission of true integration by supporting and blending into existing early childhood programs and community settings through long standing education and community partnerships.
We are able to provide a variety of individualized, high-quality educational and therapeutic services for children from birth to five-years-old with special needs, and also provide support to their families. Beginnings uses a child-centered philosophy incorporating learning through play. We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate, support, and strengthen existing high-quality Pre-School and Universal Pre-K programs through strong, collaborative teaching partnerships.
Capital District Beginnings prides itself on its quality of services, true integration model, diversity of service options and strong reputation. Although we are a large, decentralized Agency, we strive to empower and value all employees and often refer to ourselves as “Beginnings Family.” Through the use of teams and regional clusters we create smaller, supportive, family style working environments. We work hard to attract and retain highly qualified teaching and therapy professionals.
Founded
1984
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
East Greenbush, New York
Capital District Beginnings is a NYS Education Department approved Preschool Special Education Service Agency as well as an Evaluator and Provider of Early Intervention and contracted school-age Special Education Services. Beginnings currently provides a wide array of special education and therapy services to children in their homes or in one of over 70 different child care centers, preschools, and schools including Universal Pre-Kindergartens and Head Start programs. Established in 1984, Beginnings has become one of the largest early childhood special needs providers in the Greater Capital Region. However we might not be easy to recognize due to our unique model of integration. Instead of bringing children with special needs to separate centers, we provide services where children are typically living, learning, and playing. We accomplish our mission of true integration by supporting and blending into existing early childhood programs and community settings through long standing education and community partnerships.
We are able to provide a variety of individualized, high-quality educational and therapeutic services for children from birth to five-years-old with special needs, and also provide support to their families. Beginnings uses a child-centered philosophy incorporating learning through play. We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate, support, and strengthen existing high-quality Pre-School and Universal Pre-K programs through strong, collaborative teaching partnerships.
Capital District Beginnings prides itself on its quality of services, true integration model, diversity of service options and strong reputation. Although we are a large, decentralized Agency, we strive to empower and value all employees and often refer to ourselves as “Beginnings Family.” Through the use of teams and regional clusters we create smaller, supportive, family style working environments. We work hard to attract and retain highly qualified teaching and therapy professionals.
Founded
1984
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
East Greenbush, New York
