NYS Certified Teaching Assistant- Long Island Long Island

Family of Kidz; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick and Safe Leave

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Team Building Events

RBT & BCBA supervision opportunities

PDUs for RBTs

Job summary

Family of Kidz on Long Island seeks an NYS Certified Teaching Assistant for a part-time role during the school calendar with hours Monday–Friday during school hours. Compensation ranges from $25 to $27 per hour and varies by experience and certification.

Responsibilities include supporting teachers, preparing materials, and assisting with data collection and behavior plans. Opportunities for professional development are noted.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant Certification: Level I/II/III or Pre-Professional is required or preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associates preferred.
• Experience with children on the Autism Spectrum is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services and support to students under a certified teacher.
• Help prepare teaching materials and environment to support instruction.
• Familiarity with basic behavior intervention strategies and principles.
• Maintain data collection to ensure success of academic and behavioral plans.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with children and staff.
• Possibility of assisting in managing behaviors and crisis intervention.
• Participate in team meetings and other relevant activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Confidentiality

Bilingual (bonus)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates preferred

Teaching Assistant Certification: Level I/II/III or Pre-Professional

Job description

NYS Certified Teaching Assistant- Long Island

Long Island

NYS Certified Teaching Assistant- Long Island

Family ofKidzis hiring and has immediate openings! If you are looking to create your own schedule and have a passion for helping kids, you’re in the right place!

Details about this opportunity:

• Location:Long Island, NY (school districts across Nassau and Suffolk County)
• Status: Part timeHourly, School calendar with potential for extended school year
• Hours: Monday-Friday During School Hours.
• Compensation:$25-27/Hour

**Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by experience and certification held

What we have to offer YOU:

PART TIME BENEFITS

• Sick and Safe Leave: We care about your well-being. Team members receive paid sick and safe leave consistent with state and local regulations to support their health, family, and safety needs.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Team Building Events
• Incentive Program
• Opportunities for RBT & BCBA supervision
• Opportunities to earn PDU's for RBT's

Responsibilities:

• Provide instructional services and support to students under the supervision of a certified teacher
• Help prepare teaching materials and environment to support instruction
• Familiarity with basic behavior intervention strategies and principles
• Participate in maintaining data collection to ensure success of academic and behavioral plans.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and staff.
• Possibility of assisting in managing the behaviors of students and crisis intervention .
• Participate in team meetings as appropriate.
• And more

About You:

If you have these attributes:

• Passionate to work withchildren, families and therapists
• Work directly with student and/or classroom
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exposure to the practice of maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Act with humility and grace
• Empathetic & considerate of others
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

And this background:

• Teaching Assistant Certification: Level I, Level II, Level III or Pre-Professional
• High School Diploma or equivalent – Associates preferred.
• Experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum a plus
• Bilingual is a plus

** Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.

Why Join our Family?

Since 1998, Family ofKidzhas brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Family ofKidzprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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