Teacher Aide jobs in Binghamton, NY

Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow and feel empowered? The Children's Home is offering a $500 Sign On Bonus to dedicated Teacher Aides to join us in supporting the growth and knowledge of children! We have part-time and full-time positions available.

Benefits:

Full time employees enjoy our generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, 403(b) with a 6% employer match, PTO starting immediately, tuition reimbursement, child care reimbursement and more!!

Part time employees enjoy our Employee Assistance Program and a discounted membership to the Souther Tier Community Center!!

What you will do in your role:

Teacher Aides assist teachers in providing academic and behavioral instruction and intervention based on the individual strengths and challenges of each student. In their respective classrooms, teacher aides also assist the teacher in providing students with a highly structured, safe, therapeutic environment that fosters cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth and allows each student the opportunity to experience success.

• Provide direct supervision to students in a safe, positive environment employing behavior management strategies as prescribed by the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention curriculum, individual plans, and Agency policies and procedures; implement incentive systems as designed by the classroom and program.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervisory meetings and attend trainings and in-service opportunities within the Agency and the community.
• Act as a role model for children in the program.
• Assist the Teacher in the preparation and implementation of planning documents and the evaluation of student progress in academic and behavioral areas.
• Provide students with direct assistance in achieving success throughout the teaching/learning process and meeting individual academic and behavioral goals.
• If certified as a Teaching Assistant, the Teacher Aide may perform teaching duties, as needed.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with various intra and interdepartmental personnel, families, and community agency representatives to achieve common goals.
• Complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university with related experience preferred.
• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent with 1 year of related experience required
• Certification as a Teaching Assistant preferred.

The Children's Home partners with children, families, and communities, to inspire hope, develop skills, and cultivate relationships for positive futures. We envision a collaborative, caring community where children and families lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.30 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• The minimum age requirement for this role is 21 years old. Do you meet this requirement?
• Were you referred to this position by a current employee? If so, please provide their first and last name.
• Please provide 3 professional references' names, phone numbers, email addresses and relationship to you.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• classroom support: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person