Teaching Aide

Job Summary: The Teaching Aide provides non-instructional support to preschool children with special needs in a classroom setting, under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Responsibilities: Assists the teacher in managing records, materials, and equipment. Assists the teacher in carrying out planned classroom activities and routines. Assists in maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment. Actively provides nurturing, supportive care to children by addressing each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs. Supports children with personal care tasks as needed, including feeding, toileting, and mobility assistance, following appropriate hygiene and safety protocols. Supervises students during classroom transitions, outdoor play, lunch, and rest periods, as directed by the teacher. Participates in staff meetings and trainings. Supervises students and assists with classroom activities that support instruction, as determined and supervised by the teacher. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: Experience: Prior experience working with young children or children with disabilities is helpful but not required. Education: High school diploma or equivalent Licenses / Certifications: N/A Other: Must be able to follow routines and instructions with minimal supervision. Knowledge of modern theories, techniques, and practices in early education, including the effective use of relevant techniques, modalities and tools. Ability to motivate students to reach their highest level of educational functioning and instruct them in therapeutic activities. Skilled in rendering activities aimed at maximizing outcomes. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others. Strong problem-solving abilities. Competency in using computer applications. Strong judgment, resourcefulness, creativity, emotional stability, maturity, and initiative. #J-18808-Ljbffr Westchester Medical Center Health Network