The Preschool Aide is responsible to assist the teacher in coordinating classroom activities, participate in classroom maintenance and personal care, assist in training new aides, assume duties of lunch/float aide, and to assist the therapist in carrying out goals. Core Responsibilities • Provide assistance in coordinating individual and group activities in the classroom in line with the IEP goals and plans; act as back-up in the absence of the teacher. • Participate in classroom maintenance, field trips, feeding and assist in toileting. • Assist and orient in training new aides. • Assume the duties of lunch/float aide. • Assist therapist in carrying out therapy goals. Qualifications • High School diploma or equivalent. • Experience with children or course work in early childhood preferred. Benefits Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off. • Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision • Direct Deposit • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Retirement Plan 403(b) • Life Insurance • Voluntary Benefits • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave) • Tuition Reimbursement • Service Awards • Employee Appreciation Events • Employee Discounts Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org To access a copy of the job description Click Here - Teacher Aide