Buffalo Hearing & Speech has an opening for a classroom aide in preschool special education classrooms at our Lockport location. Our classroom aides work during the school year and also work a 6 week summer program in July & August.
Enjoy paid school breaks, snow days, and the opportunity to positively impact a child's life!
Job Summary: The Classroom Aide is responsible for assisting with the management of the children and classroom environment. Duties will include but are not limited to organizing and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities under the direction of the classroom teacher, reinforcing educational goals, attending to the individual needs of the children, and following busing and breakfast/lunch program procedures.
Skills:
- Drive and Energy
- Sensitivity
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPI Certification
- Good Judgement
- Computer Skills
- Ability to work well with children and understand their needs
- Ability to work well with others, including staff and families
Education:
Minimum Degree Required: High school diploma/ GED
Experience:
Minimum Experience Required: Experience working with children, or in a classroom setting and/or working with children/adults with developmental delays/disabilities
Required License/ Registration/ Certification:
Incumbent will need to obtain and maintain CPI Certification
Physical Requirements :
☒Physical actions may include, but are not limited to; lifting, bending, kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, sprinting, crawling, and running.
☒Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements.
☒Frequent sitting/ standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children or in a classroom setting and/or with individuals with developmental delays/disabilities
- Obtain and maintain CPI Certification
- Ability to perform physical tasks (lifting, bending, kneeling, standing, crawling, running)
- Computer skills
- Ability to work well with children and understand their needs
- Ability to work well with staff and families
- Follow busing and breakfast/lunch program procedures
- Sensitivity, good judgment, drive and energy
- Work during the school year and participate in a 6-week summer program
What We Do
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, adults, and infants with communication and educational needs. The center provides comprehensive services in audiology, speech-language therapy, and specialized education, utilizing innovative programs and caring collaborations to address developmental delays and communication disorders for families across Western New York.
