Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide

Capital District Beginnings is an educational Agency providing services for pre-school children with special needs in the Capital District. Named a Best Workplace of the Capital Region by the Times Union since 2021 and celebrating 40 years of supporting children with disabilities in their natural learning environment. Beginnings is currently seeking Teacher Aides to join our Classroom Team.

As a Beginnings' Teacher Aide (TA) you will work closely with the Special Education Teacher, therapists and other aides. TA's are an integral part of our classroom team. In this position you will work directly with 3-5 year-old children during our five-hour program day and then participate in classroom meetings, professional development, preparation, cleaning and planning with the classroom team.

Our pay range is based on education and experience. We offer a strong benefits package in addition to sick/personal time, holidays and snow days. Paid vacation time after one year of service.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Minimum Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or GED Beginner skill in Interpersonal Communication Beginner skill in use of Technology Beginner skill in following Verbal and Written Instructions Language Abilities Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and workplace policies. Ability to interpret general articles and professional journals as well as procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to speak effectively with other employees. Ability to dialogue with others in one-on-one and small group settings.

Reasoning Abilities Ability to follow through with written and/or verbal information. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Temperament Professional interactions. Composure under stress. Planning and organization. Flexibility and coping with change. Multitasking. Performance under tight deadline. Ability to respond professionally to constructive feedback.

Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the Employee must:

O) Occasionally – (OE) Occasionally Essential – (F) Frequently – (C) Continually

Work inside (C), Work Outside (OE), Work in Homes (O), Work is Collaborators Setting (C).

Squat/stoop/kneel(C), Sit (in chair and floor), Lift up to 50 pounds (OE), run/ability to move quickly (F). Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(O) Occasionally – (OE) Occasionally Essential – (F) Frequently – (C) Continually

While performing the duties of this job, the Employee must: Sit (OE), Walk(C), Stand (F), Bend/Twist (F), Work inside (C), work outside (OE).

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.