Overview Come join our team of experienced teachers to support children with disabilities in an integrated preschool classroom! Our focus is helping children to learn and grow through play in a strength-based environment. Children in our classrooms are aged between 3-5 years old, and classroom support includes Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant, and Teacher Aides, along with Daycare Teacher and clinical services, such as Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies. This is a 12 month position, and follows the daycare calendar. The Floating Teacher Aide position spends time in each of the seven classrooms. Position is 22.5 hours per week and pay rate is $17 per hour. This position is fully benefits eligible. Responsibilities + Provide support for the individual children in classrooms as assigned + Support the general needs of the classroom with the supervision and leadership of the classroom teacher + Review IEP and relevant information concerning the children in the program with the classroom teacher to support the implementation of the instructional and social-emotional development of the children + Effective communication as a member of the team, including participation in appropriate meetings + Complete personal and program record-keeping as assigned + Observe therapy sessions to provide continued support for carry-over of skill development within the educational setting, following therapist’s guidance + 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 + Accept feedback/guidance from the classroom teacher and site director + Sustain regular attendance according to work schedule as well as team and site meeting as requested by head teacher or site director + Provide direct care support to children i.e., toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting and positioning + Attend training required by program regulations, including OCFS regulations, and as directed by supervisor Qualifications + Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED; fingerprinting clearance; clearance from the New York State Central Registry + Skills/Abilities: Effective written, verbal and communication skills + Knowledge: One (1) year of related experience + Physical Requirements: 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. A bility to operate standard office equipment. Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion - "A world where all people know they belong." Job LocationsUS-NY-Ithaca Category Early Childhood Total Hours 22.5