Teacher Aide for Special Education

Help make a difference in children’s early educational experiences.
Come join our caring team of professionals in a supportive, fun, play-based classroom environment.
Capital District Beginnings is an educational agency providing services for pre-school children with special needs in the Capital District.
Named a Best Workplace of the Capital Region by the Times Union in 2021 and 2022, our philosophy is to teach children with disabilities in their natural learning environments.
Beginnings is currently seeking Teacher Aides to join our Classroom Team in Albany, NY.
As a Beginnings’ Teacher Aide (TA) you will work closely with the Special Education Teacher, therapists and other aides in our self-contained preschool program.
TA's are an integral part of our classroom team.
In this position you will work directly with 3-5 year-old children during our five-hour program day and then participate in classroom meetings, professional development, preparation, cleaning and planning with the classroom team.
The hours for this position are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-2:00pm and follows a school calendar including a six-week summer program.
This position starts immediately upon hire.
Our pay range is based on education and experience.
We offer a strong benefits package in addition to sick/personal time, holidays and snow days.
Paid vacation time after one year of service.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $16.
57 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Work Location: In person