Teacher's Aide

AHRC Suffolk's mission is to support and advocate individuals of all ages with unique abilities and challenges. Our commitment is to assist people to discover and define their own quality of life. Currently more than 2,500 people receive educational, vocational, residential, employment, and respite services through AHRC’s facilities.

At AHRC Suffolk’s Saul and Elaine Seiff Educare Center, we understand the importance of the early years in a child’s learning and development. Our model consists of a continuum of services throughout the child’s adolescence, and prepares students for further education, future employment and a life of self-sufficiency.

We currently have an opportunity for a 1:1 Teacher Aide to join our staff at the Educare Center. In this role, you will perform one-on-one non-instructional duties under supervision of the classroom teacher and program supervisors. You will also assist assigned the student with all classroom related activities and duties as indicated by the child’s Individual Education Plan.

This position is Monday - Friday, 8:15 am - 2:45 pm (30 hours / week), on a 12 month school year. This position is benefit eligible and has generous time off.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications· High School Diploma

• Minimum of one year experience working with children in a classroom or childcare environment preferred.
• Experience working with children with special needs is preferred.

• Must have the ability to supervise children in a variety of educational settings including, but not limited to, self-contained and integrated.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must be physically able to handle all aspects of the supervision of the day-to-day activities of students which may include, but not limited to, running, bending, lifting up to 25 lbs.