Under the supervision of the Center Director, the program aide is responsible for assisting in activities in the classroom, kitchen, office or bus to ensure the smooth operation of the EHS/HS program. This position is a 30 hour per week with summers off.
Responsibilities:
· Supports classroom with general tasks throughout the day to ensure appropriate adult-child ratio.
· Responsible for child supervision, assisting with toileting and toothbrushing, engaging children in play both indoors and outdoors, and supporting during mealtime, circle, work time and small group.
· Offers one-on-one support to children with special needs, as requested by the classroom teacher.
· Provides assistance to prepare meals, wash dishes, set up carts on an as needed basis.
· Responsible for supervision of children during bus transportation, as needed.
· Participates in other assignments deemed necessary for the successful operation of the Early Childhood Programs.
What we provide:
· Offers four personal days.
· Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff.
· Enjoy time off per the School Calendar.
· Sick time is provided.
· Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance.
· Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
· Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
· Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
· Room for growth and advancement within the organization.
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Requirements
You must have:
· High School Diploma or GED.
You should have:
· Experience with the population served is preferred.
Astor Services is a community based, non-profit organization that provides children's mental health services, child welfare services, and early childhood development programs. Astor serves children and families in New York State's Mid-Hudson Valley region and the Bronx.
Through a wide variety of premier quality education and mental health services, Astor provides support for pre-schoolers, children with behavioral and emotional health problems, children at risk of placement in foster care, and families that need assistance in developing the skills necessary to raise their children in an environment filled with increasing challenges. Astor currently serves thousands of children each year through its prevention, early childhood, special education, community behavioral health and residential treatment programs.
No one will be denied access to services due to their inability to pay. A discounted/sliding fee schedule is available based on family size and income.
