Teacher Assistant - Amherst
Listed on 2026-01-26
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Overview
Description
This job description outlines the role of a Teacher Assistant at The Summit Center. Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day.
Position: Teacher Assistant
Pay: $22.00/hour
Location: Amherst, NY
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week
Why Work With Us?- Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!)
- Up to 12 days of paid time off
- 14–16 paid holidays annually
- Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
- On-Site daycare available (certain locations)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free mental health counseling
- Free childcare referrals
- Access to legal services
- Grief/eldercare support
- Financial planning resources
The Teacher Assistant supports the delivery of instruction and ensures fulfillment of IEP mandates by assisting with lesson plans, data collection, and classroom activities. They help with implementing established behavior plans, home-school communication, and have the ability to assume teacher responsibilities as needed.
- Assist in instruction and fulfillment of IEP mandates
- Implement established behavior plan(s)
- Ability to assume teacher responsibilities
- 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
- Assist with home-school communication
- Assist with all required paperwork to be completed
- Ability to travel to satellite locations upon request
- Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
- Adheres to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of experience working in a classroom/educational setting
- One year of experience working with children
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: New York State Teaching Assistant Certificate or New York State Teaching Certificate (if you do not currently possess the certificate, you must obtain it within six months of hire)
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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