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Overview

Do you enjoy working with preschool children with special needs and making a positive impact on their lives? Become aSpecial Education Aideat Racker! In this role, you’ll support the development and well-being of children in a dynamic, inclusive educational setting. Join our team in this full time position and help create an environment where every child can thrive.

At Racker we support infants/toddlers, aged 6 weeks to 3 years and Preschool age children aged 3 to 5 years. We have available positions in both Preschool and Infant/Toddler classrooms.

Position Details:

+ Full-time:40 hours per week, Monday–Friday,12 Month Calendar

+ Rate of pay:$17.00 per hour.

+ Racker offers benefits including tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff.

Start your rewarding career—apply today!

Responsibilities

+ Support individual children and the overall classroom needs under the guidance of the classroom teacher.

+ Contribute to implementing IEPs to support children’s instructional and social-emotional growth in large group, one-on-one and small group settings, embedding learning across the day.

+ Assist children with daily tasks such as toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, and positioning.

+ Implement individualized strategies consistently as directed by teacher.

+ Maintain accurate records and complete program-related documentation.

+ Participat e respectfully in a multidisciplinary team , including daily debriefs and weekly team meetings.

+ Adhere to professional standards of behavior and dress while contributing to a positive work culture.

+ Attend required training and uphold program regulations.

+ Accept feedback, show initiative, and contribute to the development of the educational setting.

+ Bring your creativity, energy, and love of children!

Qualifications

Education, Experience, & Skills:

+ High School diploma or GED required. Must be at least 18 years old on date of hire.

+ One year of special education or early childhood-related work experience preferred.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and collaboration skills.

Physical Capability

+ 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.

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Job LocationsUS-NY-Ithaca

Category Early Childhood

Total Hours 40