Teacher Aide Floater

Teacher Aide Floater

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The floater oversees the environment in an assigned classroom, assuring child health and safety, supporting the appropriate curriculum, and building positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.

This is a part‑time position; days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 25 hours per week.

• Provide room coverage at lunch, for additional prep/writing time opportunities, and classroom coverage to support students/classrooms having difficulty napping, teachers in training, and as necessary.
• Maintain classroom management, sanitation, and safety, and support student transitions.
• Provide a normal routine by maintaining daily schedule adherence.
• Keep classroom staff and school administration informed concerning children and issues.
• Maintain the agency’s policies and procedures.
• Attend ongoing training.

• 18 years and older.
• HS diploma and willingness to obtain New York State Teaching Assistant Certification.
• A desire to work with children through positive interaction.
• Prior experience preferred but not necessary.
• Dependable, flexible, and team player required.

Demonstrate full range of motion; be able to lift up to 40 lbs.; maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

• Seniority level
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  Entry level
• Employment type
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  Part‑time
• Job function
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  Education and Training
• Industries
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  Non‑profit Organizations

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