Salary is $17.50 HOUR (USD)

Help Students Succeed. Build a Career You’ll Love.

Looking for meaningful work, great benefits, and the opportunity to support students in the classroom? Erie 1 BOCES is hiring Teacher Aides and Teaching Assistants!

Positions available at Northtowns Academy in North Tonawanda.

Whether you’re beginning your career in education, seeking a rewarding new opportunity, or looking for a position that makes a real impact, Erie 1 BOCES offers the chance to help students learn, grow, and succeed while enjoying excellent benefits and career stability.

Hours:
7:30 AM - 2:45 PM

Erie 1 BOCES seeks a Classroom Aide for our Northtowns Academy. Our programs employ trauma informed care, behavioral supports and social emotional needs for students who are struggling with trauma and mental health.

Job Description:
1. Assists with classroom activities as directed by the teacher.
2. Works with individual children as directed by a teacher.
3. Assists children with arrival and departure involving coats, boots, and lunches.
4. Helps keep supplies and materials in order.
5. Helps prepare materials for their use.
6. Cleans up and puts away materials after use.
7. Changes children's clothing and cleanses children, if necessary.
8. Assists the teacher in implementing the classroom and/or individual student's behavior management program.
9. Accompanies a child when removal from a classroom is necessary or when the child must go to another part of the building.
10. Assists in restraining students who may exhibit behaviors that are injurious to self or others.

Minimum Civil Service Qualifications:
A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; or;
B) Four (4) years of experience and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved, not necessarily in an aide role; or;
C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Additional Qualifications:
- Applicants should have a positive outlook, a strong work ethic and work well in a team setting.
- Kind and caring individuals are encouraged to apply
- Experience preferred but not required

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH OCTOBER 11, 2026


Please apply online today using the direct link below: