Kindergarten Instructional Aide Charter School for Applied Technologies 2303 Kenmore Avenue Buffalo , NY 14207 Classified - Position - Teacher Aide - non-competitive Job Number 3300050691 Start Date Open Date 01/28/2025 Closing Date 02/28/2025 POSITION: Kindergarten Instructional Aide SCHOOL YEAR: 2024-25 REPORTS TO: Elementary School Principal WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt/10 month Our Mission The Charter School for Applied Technologies prepares students to attain family-sustaining careers by integrating career exploration and a lifelong learning culture. The Charter School for Applied Technologies (CSAT) opened its doors in 2001 as a 700-student school serving grades K-6. Today, CSAT is a busy campus consisting of three distinct buildings (Elementary, Middle and High Schools), that host approximately 2,300 students from 19 different school districts throughout WNY. Why CSAT? We are a team inspired by our mission of preparing students to attain family-sustaining careers. If you are looking for a supportive culture providing professional development, training, and mentorship, this could be the place for you! Working as part of a team, you can make a positive and profound difference in the lives of the students we serve. Offering extensive classroom support and assistance with curriculum and instruction, we seek ambitious, creative, and dedicated staff to help make our vision a reality. We offer outstanding healthcare benefits, a supportive work environment, generous paid time off and are part of the New York State retirement system. Job Summary The Kindergarten Instructional Aide under the direction of a classroom teacher, provides routine assistance in the day-to-day performance of a classroom and associated activities. The Kindergarten Aide is responsible for assisting a classroom teacher in the general supervision and management of the children. Essential Job Duties + Assist in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the classroom teacher + Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and prepare needed materials and supplies + Supervise the classroom when the teacher is out of the room · + Attend to the physical needs of the students + Perform clerical tasks, including filing student records, typing, taking attendance, making copies of tests and other instructional paperwork, checking/grading tests, and homework, distributing classroom-related materials, and setting up bulletin boards + Help the teacher establish order in the classroom, school cafeteria, playground, on school field trips, and when teacher needs assistance monitoring students' behavior and addressing inappropriate conduct with limited authority to discipline + Supervise outside playground activities; read and tell stories to the students + Accompany and supervise bathroom breaks and to specials, including music, art, library, PE, etc. + Assist the teacher on an instructional level by reinforcing the instruction the teacher provides to the students including individually with students, or in small groups + Follow directions given by classroom teacher and/or immediate supervisor + Participate in professional workshops that work for the improvement of early childhood education + Communicate with, assist, and answer questions from the students as required on routine day-to-day classroom operations + Treat all children and parents with dignity and respect + Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees + Practice appropriate safety and injury prevention methods and procedures + Attend staff meetings and recommended training programs + Other duties as necessary Qualifications, Education, and Experience + Bachelor's degree or higher in related Education discipline + Highly organized and independent worker with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills + PLC model experience (Professional Learning Communities) + Superior skills to work with others and the ability of being a team player + Proficient working with current classroom technologies + Ability to pass NYS fingerprint clearance Appointment Status: Permanent Position Status: Full time Start Date: ASAP Job Attachment View Attachment Itinerant Location Elementary School Salary: From 30000.00 Salary: To 38000.00 Salary Competitive Y Appointment Status Permanent Position Status Full time Technology Literacy Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Office Job Posting Link https://charterschoolforappliedtechnologies.applytojob.com/apply/ZQ27ZlDI9R/Kindergarten-Instructional-Aide