Autism, Child and Youth Services, Compensation and Benefits, Data Collection, Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Financial Planning, High School Diploma, Legal, Lesson Plans, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Training/Teaching, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
The Summit Center is Western New York's leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If youre passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.
Why Work With Us?
Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!)
Up to 12 days of paid time off
14-16 paid holidays annually
Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Health, dental, vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
On-Site daycare available (certain locations)
Employee Assistance Program:
Free mental health counseling
Free childcare referrals
Access to legal services
Grief/eldercare support
Financial planning resources
Your Impact as a Teacher Assistant
The Teacher Assistant supports the delivery of instruction and ensures fulfillment of IEP mandates by assisting with lesson plans, data collection, and classroom activities. They help with implementing established behavior plans, home-school communication, and have the ability to assume teacher responsibilities as needed.
Assist in instruction and fulfillment of IEP mandates
Implement established behavior plan(s)
Ability to assume teacher responsibilities
Assist teacher to implement and monitor individual lesson plans, data collection and charting systems
Assist in conducting classroom activities that enhance opportunity to develop skills in areas of need
Assist with routine classroom functions
Assist with home-school communication
Assist with all required paperwork to be completed
Ability to travel to satellite locations upon request
Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
Adheres to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off
Maintain strict confidentiality
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of experience working in a classroom/educational setting
One year of experience working with children
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: New York State Teaching Assistant Certificate or New York State Teaching Certificate (if you do not currently posses the certificate, you must obtain it within six months of hire)
At The Summit Center, you'll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.