Pre-School Teacher Assistant (Level 1)

Upstate Caring Partners; Town of Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Caring Partners seeks a Teacher Assistant responsible for supporting classroom instruction and individual student needs. This role requires implementing IEPs, maintaining records, and promoting student safety in a collaborative educational environment. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and a commitment to assist students in their personal and academic growth.

Benefits

Low-cost health insurance

Retirement match up to 7%

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Service Awards

Employee Events

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Assist in coordinating classroom activities and provide instructional support.
• Implement students' IEPs and contribute to lesson planning.
• Maintain required certifications such as First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate classroom activities and assist in lesson planning.
• Maintain records and promote student safety.
• Attend to students' personal care and independence skills.

Skills

Instruction

Communication

Record Keeping

Behavioral Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Level I certification

Valid NYS classroom teacher’s certificate

Job description

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting with classroom activities, contributing to lesson planning, providing instruction, pursuing individual IEPs, assisting in activity planning, maintaining records, and participating in agency activities.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating classroom activities and act as a backup in the teacher's absence.
• Contribute to lesson planning and provide instruction under the teacher’s guidance.
• Implement students' IEPs, lesson, and behavior plans.
• Help plan and execute classroom activities.
• Maintain accurate records and charts, ensuring effective communication.
• Promote student safety and well-being using written and verbal procedures and safety equipment.
• Attend to students' personal and self-care needs they cannot perform independently.
• Notify the nursing team of medical and dietary concerns.
• Assist students in developing behavioral, social, hygiene, and money management skills for independence.
• Complete and maintain First Aid, CPR, and other required certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Possess one of the following:
• Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Level I certification or documentation verifying requirements submitted to NYSED.
• Valid NYS classroom teacher’s certificate.
• Maintain valid Level I Teacher Assistant Certification.

Our environment offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced setting, with competitive benefits including low-cost health insurance, retirement match up to 7%, life insurance, voluntary benefits, and generous paid time off.

• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO (Sick, Vacation, Leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Events
• Employee Discounts

Upstate Caring Partners provides direct-care services in Central New York for individuals of all abilities. Visit our careers website for the full job description: upstatecpjobs.org

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