Substitute Daycare/Special Education Teacher Aide

Overview

Do you enjoy working with children with special needs and making a positive impact on their lives? Do you want to gain experience and skills in an early childhood setting? Become aSubstituteDaycare/ Special Education Teacher Aide at Racker!

In this role, you’ll support the development and well-being of children in a dynamic, inclusive educational setting. Join a team of experienced teachers to both support children with disabilities in integrated preschool classrooms and infant/toddler daycare classrooms as a substitute teacher aide. Our focus is to foster a strength based environment where every child can thrive by learning and growing through play.

Rate of pay: $17.25 per hour(This position is as needed)

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Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, safe, and caring environment for children that will promote learning and a positive self-image, reflecting Racker’s values as defined in the Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and Code of Conduct

• Carry out plans and programs for children as assigned by the teacher, including possible one-to-one assignment with a specific child

• Personal care including toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting and positioning

• Share information with classroom and management team

• Effective communication as a member of the team, including participation in appropriate meetings

• Promote open communication and mutual understanding

• Attend training required by program regulations and as directed by supervisor

• Contribute to a positive work and learning environment for children in program as well as co-workers – must be professional, courteous and confidential

• Provide ideas and show initiative to help develop the educational setting

• Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress

• Other duties as assigned

• Bring your creativity, energy, and love of children!

Qualifications

Education, Experience, & Skills:

• High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years old by date of hire.

• Effective written, verbal and communication skills.

• Related experience preferred.

Physical Capability

• Ability to physically assist children to participate in the program; ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds; ability to engage in repetitive movements such as sitting/kneeling on floor, bending and stooping; ability to move quickly to attend to a running child.

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Job LocationsUS-NY-Owego

Category Early Childhood