Job Description

Level: Entry
Job Location: Washington Heights Early Childhood Center - New York, NY 10033
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $18.57 - $19.94 Hourly

Job Shift: Day
Job Category: EducationBirch Family Services is a leading provider of education, employment, and community support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families in New York City. Every year, the organization supports more than 2,000 people across 31 locations in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. From preschool to graduation, employment, housing, and beyond, Birch Family Services provides fully integrated programs and services to support individuals in achieving their goals across their lifetime.
February 24, 2026
Invite only job fair for Teacher Aide
at our Washington Heights School!
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Interviews Onsite in Washington Heights
Opportunities for Teacher Aides
Gain classroom experience, tuition reimbursement, and test prep support to gain certification and advance your career in education!
Submit your application and qualified candidates will be emailed a Calendly invite with location details
Birch Family Services educators work in a supportive and collaborative environment. They enjoy direct access to leadership and the opportunity to have a voice in how we make a direct and lasting impact on the children and their families.

As a Teacher Aide, you will assist the classroom teacher in non-related teaching duties such as filing documents in student files, organizing materials and equipment; attending to the physical needs of children; and supervising students for classroom safety purposes.
Responsibilities
- Under the classroom teacher's supervision, files documents in student records and organizes materials/ equipment in the classroom.
- Under the classroom teacher's supervision, attends to students' physical needs.
- Assists the classroom team with classroom organization and clean up.
- Supervises students when determined, as needed for safety purposes.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
- At least one or two years of related experience in an educational and/or social services setting.
EEO Statement
Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.