Teacher Assistant in Rochester, New York at Holy Childhood

Holy Childhood's Mission:
To prepare children and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for maximum independence and integration in the community through individualized program and services in keeping with the philosophy of our founders. We are dedicated to serving our people in an atmosphere of dignity and compassion.

Job Summary:
The Teaching Assistant will facilitate students’ appropriate participation in all scheduled classes and activities and assist the students in meeting academic and social needs. The Teaching Assistant will carry out classroom activities in the classroom teacher’s absence.

What You'll Do...
•Assist the teacher with instructional design and lesson planning, offering suggestions of activities and material to contribute to the classroom.
•Work with classroom teacher in planning and implementing programs aimed at meeting the individual needs of the students
•The Teacher Assistant will act as a substitute during teacher absence.
•Ability to collect progress monitoring data on academic, social, and behavioral areas
•Assist with clerical and record keeping duties or other general housekeeping duties as directed by teacher/supervisor.
•Assist students in embarking and disembarking from the school bus.
•Actively participate in school aquatics and physical education programs.
•Support with classroom management of students and monitoring individual student behavior by implementing individualized interventions.
•Deliver small or whole group instruction, when needed.
•Assist students with personal hygiene needs.

What You'll Need...
•High school diploma/GED.
•NYS Teacher Assistant Certificate.
•Valid NYS Driver's License with 3 years of driving history.
•Experience working with children with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

What We Offer...
•Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Benefits, where applicable.
•Paid school breaks during September-June school year.
•Health care plans starting at $0.
•Employer contributions to Health Savings Account on selected plans.
•Eligible for 403(b) Retirement Fund upon hire.
•Summer employment available.

When You'll Work...
•Monday-Friday 8:15-3:15pm
•10-month role with option for 6-week ESY options.

Physical Demands:
•Must be able to push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs.