Job Location Washington Heights Early Childhood Center - New York, NY 10033 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $18.03 - $19.36 Hourly Job Shift Day
The Teacher Aide to assist teachers in such non-teaching duties as managing records, materials, and equipment; attending to the physical needs of children; and supervising students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under the supervision of the Teacher, manages student records, materials in the classroom and equipment.
Under the supervision of the Teacher, attends to the physical needs of students.
Assists the classroom team with classroom organization and clean up.
Supervises students when determined as needed and supervised by the teacher.
Performs other services that support the Teacher with teaching duties as determined by the Teacher .
Comply with regulatory requirements and school policy and procedures in all areas.
Maintain an appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team and department
members, parents, other staff, supervisors, administrators, and outside agencies. Demonstrate:
Open communication, flexibility and the ability to learn and utilize team building strategies
The ability to self-evaluate, to utilize supervision and problem solve
The ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from others.
Perform other duties assigned.
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience
None
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Certificates & Licenses
None
Since 1975, Birch Family Services has served over 20,000 people with autism and developmental disabilities and their families throughout New York City. We have grown from a single classroom to a provider of educational and long-term supports in 30 locations in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
Our programs have expanded over the years and now include a wide array of individualized, person-centered services. Birch’s programs have helped people with autism and developmental disabilities and their families navigate significant transitions across the life cycle for more than 40 years. Throughout our history, we have demonstrated the ability to provide quality programs that support the individual needs of children, adolescents, and adults so that they can reach their full potential.
We Employ:
•Teachers Certified in Special Education and Early Childhood Education
•Teachers Assistants
•Direct Support Professionals
•Day Habilitation Specialists
•Employment Support Specialists
•Educational Supervisors
•Job Developers
•Nurses
•Operations Coordinators
•Residential Managers
•School Administrators
•Shift Supervisors
•Licensed professionals in the following areas: Speech and Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, School Psychology, & Social Work
