Assistant Teacher - Toddler Group

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East Syracuse, NY Until 10/7/2026 First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Teacher’s Assistant/1:1 Aide for an Early Intervention Developmental Toddler Group

Group consists of 12 children with varying developmental delays. The position is for Tues/Weds/Thurs from 8:45 am to 2:30 pm at a community site in East Syracuse. Th pay rate is BOE. Additional staff on site will include a lead teacher, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.

The responsibilities of the position include:

  1. Provide support to teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment.
  2. Assist the teacher in preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher.
  3. Provide 1:1 support to designated children (e.g., assisting with transitions, participation in classroom activities, etc.) as assigned by the classroom teacher and during times when these students are not receiving services outlined in their Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
  4. Assist children with daily living skills (e.g., putting belongings away, toileting, hand washing, etc.).
  5. Clean up classroom at the end of the day (e.g., vacuum, clean and disinfect various surfaces, put toys back in appropriate locations, wash dishes, take out trash).

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About this role

Summary

Assist teachers in early intervention for toddlers with developmental delays.

Job title

Assistant Teacher - Toddler Group

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in East Syracuse, NY, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

support childrenprepare activitiesassist with daily living skillsclassroom cleaning

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

early interventiondevelopmental delayschild support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

East Syracuse, NY 13057, USA

On-site City