Teacher’s Aide Job Description

Responsible to: Executive Program Director & Assistant Director

Job Summary: Assist Team Teachers and Directors in implementing after school program activities
and daily schedule. Weekly work schedules range from 7 to 20 hours.

Job Duties:
-Ensure the safety of groups and individuals.
-Assist Team Teachers and Directors in carrying out daily activities such as: outdoor and gym
activities, group and individual projects, homework, snack and quiet time.
-Participate in program planning and implementing lesson plans with Team Teachers and Directors.
-Enforce program rules and guidelines while following program policies and procedures. Helping
children resolve conflicts - reporting incidents to Directors.
-Assist and supervise children with clean up during the program and at the end of the day.
-Ensure orderliness and security of area and equipment.
-Maintain cooperative relationships with all school and Program personnel.
-Be conscientious in maintaining building security and ensuring children are respectful of school
property.
-Discuss children’s progress and needs with other staff members. Consult with Directors on
discipline problems and any items of concern.
-Attend Staff Orientation and complete required training requirements.
-Perform additional duties as assigned by Directors.
The ideal candidate is passionate about childhood development, has the ability to work as part of a
team, has experience working with school-age children, has good decision making abilities and the
ability to share their interests and creativity with the children. Someone who is responsible,
enthusiastic, reliable, patient and compassionate

Pay rate: $17.00 per hour

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acce... Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.

For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.

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