Job Description

Teacher’s Aide

Pay Rate: $17.74 – $19.24/hour

Term of Employment: Full-Time (10-Month School Year)

Location: Henrietta, NY

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping others learn, grow, and reach their full potential? Join a non-profit special education organization as a Teacher’s Aide and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! In this rewarding role, you’ll support students with varying abilities, help them develop essential life skills, and contribute to an inclusive, compassionate classroom environment focused on independence and personal growth.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assist students with daily classroom activities and individualized learning objectives.
• Support lead teachers with classroom activities, providing individual or small-group assistance.
• Use positive behavior strategies and individualized interventions to support student behavior and classroom management.
• Participate in physical education and aquatic programs alongside students.
• Help students with personal hygiene and daily living needs while maintaining their dignity and comfort.
• Assist students with safely boarding and exiting school buses.
• Help with classroom organization, recordkeeping, clerical tasks, and general housekeeping as needed.

Why This Job is For You:

• You enjoy working with children and young adults and want to help them build confidence, develop new skills, and achieve greater independence.
• You are patient, compassionate, and comfortable supporting individuals with different abilities and needs.
• You enjoy being active and participating in a variety of activities, including physical education and aquatic programs.
• You want a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact while working as part of a supportive educational team.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid New York State driver's license with at least three years of driving history.
• Experience working with children with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to assist students with personal care and daily living activities.

Perks:

• Monday–Friday schedule, 8:15 AM–3:15 PM, with no evenings or weekends.
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick benefits, where applicable.
• Paid school breaks during the September–June school year.
• Health care plans starting at $0.
• Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account on selected plans.
• Eligibility for a 403(b) retirement fund upon hire.
• Potential summer employment through a six-week Extended School Year (ESY) program.