Classroom Aide - Buffalo

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Classroom Aide

Pay: $19.75/hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, or 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM, 35 hrs./week

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you’re passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #Difference Maker and join our team.

• Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!)
• Up to 10 days of paid time off
• 14–16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Health, dental, vision insurance/Medical opt‑out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• Employee Assistance Program:
  • Free mental health counseling
  • Free childcare referrals
  • Access to legal services

The Classroom Aide supports the lead teacher and educational team by assisting with instruction, classroom tasks, and student support. This role requires strong communication skills, reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively with students and staff both in and outside the classroom.

• Assist in instruction and fulfillment of IEP mandates
• Assist teacher to implement and monitor individual lesson plans, data collection and charting systems
• Assist in conducting classroom activities that enhance opportunity to develop skills in areas of need
• Assist with routine classroom functions
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Assist with home‑school communication
• Assist with all required paperwork to be completed
• Adhere to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
• Adhere to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months of childcare experience

At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.

Apply now to become a #Difference Maker!

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