Job Description
Job Description
Teacher Aide / Assistant – The Starting Place
Coarc Employees Only
Location: Hudson, NY Department: Preschool/Daycare (Ages 2.9–5) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM (32.5 hrs./week, ½ hour unpaid lunch) Status: Non-Exempt Pay:
- $18.00/hr. (without NYSED Teacher Aide Certification)
- $20.00/hr. (with NYSED Teacher Aide Certification)
Bring Your Heart to Coarc! The Starting Place offers a nurturing preschool environment, including Columbia County's only full-service special education preschool. Our team includes certified special education teachers, teacher assistants, therapists, and social workers, working together to support every child's growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support daily classroom routines and learning activities
- Assist children with personal care and daily living skills
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging classroom environment
- Collaborate with the teaching team to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Participate in trainings, meetings, and professional development
- Be flexible and assist in other classrooms as needed
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED (TASC)
- At least 1 year of experience with preschool special education children
- Ability to complete required trainings (held during weekday hours)
- Physically able to lift 50 lbs. regularly (occasionally up to 80 lbs.)
Bonus: Coarc is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Interested? Please complete the attached internal application and forward to Jamie or Mikki
Questions? Contact:
- Jamie Budai: jamieb@coarc.org | (518) 672-4451 ext. 2141
- Mikki Kay: mikkik@coarc.org | (518) 672-4451 ext. 2143
Coarc is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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