Classroom Aide (36068)

DescriptionBuffalo Hearing & Speech is seeking a full-time Classroom Aide to work in our preschool classrooms at our Sweet Home location in Cheektowaga.

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

Minimum Degree Required: High school diploma/ GED

Minimum Experience Required: Experience working with children, or in a classroom setting and/or working with children/adults with developmental delays/disabilities

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.