About the Role
Family of Kidz is hiring a 1:1 Student Aide - Preschool (Behavior Technician) to work with children in an engaging and high-energy environment. This role provides academic, behavioral, and personal support to a student with special needs.
Responsibilities
- Assists a student with special needs by providing academic, behavioral, and personal support.
- Works closely with teachers and specialists to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and ensure the student’s success in the classroom.
- Provides direct support to the assigned student in academic and social activities.
- Assists with classroom assignments, adapting materials as needed.
- Monitors and supports behavioral goals, using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Helps with daily living tasks, such as mobility, hygiene, and transitions.
- Escorts the student to different locations (bathroom, cafeteria, therapy sessions).
- Communicates regularly with teachers, therapists, and parents about progress.
- Maintains a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Understands and demonstrates the company core values.
Requirements
- Passionate to work with children, adolescents, families and therapists.
- Sterling values, high integrity.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Critical thinker with a problem-solving mind.
- Exposure to the practice of maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
- Excellent time management/organizational skills.
- Act with humility and grace.
- Empathetic & considerate of others.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Skills
- Behavioral support
- Academic support
- Personal support
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) implementation
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Organizational skills
Location
- Putnam County, NY
Work Type
- Part time
- Fee for service
Salary/Compensations
- $19-20 hourly
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- FSA
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- Professional Development Assistance
- Team Building events
- Incentive Program
About the Company
- Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood.
- Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.
Equal Opportunity
- Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
