Preschool Teacher Assistant: IEP & Classroom Support

Upstate Caring Partners; Roma; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Deposit

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and

Employee Leave)

Tuition Reimbursement

Service Awards

Employee Appreciation Events

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Upstate Caring Partners seeks a Teacher Assistant to support classroom activities and assist the teaching team in planning and instruction. The role includes implementing IEPs, maintaining records, and promoting student safety under supervision.

Responsibilities include back-up teaching, collaborative activity planning, and ensuring accurate documentation while fostering student independence and well-being in a fast-paced program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NYS Teaching Assistant Level I certification or proof of requirements submitted to NYSED Office of Teaching.
• NYS classroom teacher’s certificate or equivalent.
• Maintain valid Level I Teacher Assistant Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in coordinating individual and group activities in the classroom; act as back-up in absence of the teacher.
• Contribute to lesson planning.
• Provide individual and group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Implement the students’ IEPs, lesson plans, and behavior plans.
• Assist the team in planning and implementation of classroom activities.
• Maintain records and charts.
• Ensure that documentation is accurate and communicates information clearly.
• Promote and oversee safety and well-being of students through procedures and equipment.
• Attend to personal and program needs that students cannot accomplish independently.
• Keep nursing team advised of medical and dietary concerns.
• Assist students in developing behavioral, social, money management, and hygiene skills.
• Complete and maintain First Aid, CPR certification and other trainings as required.

Skills

Classroom support

Lesson planning

Instructional support

IEP coordination

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYS Teaching Assistant Level I certification

NYS classroom teacher’s certificate

Maintain Level I Teacher Assistant Certification

Job description

Upstate Caring Partners seeks a Teacher Assistant to support classroom activities and assist the teaching team in planning and instruction. The role includes implementing IEPs, maintaining records, and promoting student safety under supervision.

Responsibilities include back-up teaching, collaborative activity planning, and ensuring accurate documentation while fostering student independence and well-being in a fast-paced program.