Certified Teacher Assistant - Queens (Sign- on Bonus)

ADAPT Community Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to provide instructional support to children with developmental disabilities. This role involves working closely with teachers to create a nurturing and effective learning environment. You will assist in various tasks, from supervising children to preparing instructional materials, ensuring that each child receives the attention and support they need. With a commitment to fostering growth and learning, this organization offers a collaborative team culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid training

Competitive benefits

Team culture of learning

Support and collaboration

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of children's records.
• Six months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional services and aids to children in the classroom.
• Assists with supervision and program plans for children.
• Maintains a clean and organized classroom environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYS Teacher Assistant Certification

Workshops on Child Abuse Identification

Job description

Description

Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of a licensed or certified Teacher, is responsible for providing instructional services to children in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides physical and programmatic aid to children assigned.
• Aids in program plans and preparations.
• Assists with supervision of children in assigned areas.
• Provides Teacher with information about children that will assist in development of appropriate learning and behavioral experiences.
• Assists children with use of available instructional resources and assists Teacher with development of instructional materials.
• Performs clerical work for assigned areas i.e. collating, folding, typing, laminating and answering telephones.
• Participates in case conferences as needed.
• Ensures that services are rendered to children with utmost regard for their personal dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Provides necessary program support/coverage.
• Ensures that all data collection and progress notes are completed according to division time frames, and they accurately reflect functioning and program standards.
• Follows established classroom activity schedules.
• Assists Special Education Teacher in maintaining a clean and organized classroom.
• Always implements universal precautions.
• Assists with toileting and feeding of children as needed.
• Assists with outer clothing of children receiving services on arrival and departure as needed.
• Participates in activities outside of activity room, when necessary, i.e. trips, pool, gym. Enters swimming pool and participates fully in all pool activities with children as required.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Participates in in-service training programs within department.
• Assists with transporting children between buses and building as requested.
• Initiates precautions within established framework to assure that own work is completed in a manner free from recognized hazards.
• Substitutes in other classrooms as requested.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, children, and their parents
• Must maintain confidentiality of children’s records
• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months of related experience is preferred.
• Attended workshops on Child Abuse Identification, Preventing Sleeping Infant Death Syndrome, and Abusive Head Trauma Training (to be completed before start date).
• NYS Teacher Assistant Certification required as a Level I, II or III.

COMPENSATION: $19.09 - $21.74/hour (based on certification level, after probation) + Industry-Leading Benefits for all full-time employees.