Preschool Assistant - Special Education Classroom Support

LIVERPOOL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Story Place Preschool, Inc. in Hudson, NY is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support daily classroom operations and provide a healthy learning environment for preschool children.

You will substitute for the lead teacher as needed and help develop plans to carry out each child’s IEP. The role requires NYSED Teacher Assistant certification and an Associates Degree in education or six credits in preschool or special education, with experience working with preschoolers.

Qualifications

• Prerequisite NYSED Teacher Assistant certification.
• Associates degree or six credits in preschool/special education, with experience with preschool children.

Responsibilities

• Serve as substitute for classroom teacher when absent.
• Assist in developing daily classroom plans and implement IEPs.
• Take part in team planning meetings and keep meeting minutes.
• Support daily schedules and activities for each child in the classroom.
• Lead small and large group instructional activities.
• Assist with daily living activities and transitions (bus, snacks, bathroom, etc.).
• Organize classroom areas and maintain supplies daily.
• Document children's daily work and progress on IEPs and attendance.

Education

Associates Degree in education

Six credits in preschool education or special education

Job description

Story Place Preschool, Inc. in Hudson, NY is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support daily classroom operations and provide a healthy learning environment for preschool children.

You will substitute for the lead teacher as needed and help develop plans to carry out each child’s IEP. The role requires NYSED Teacher Assistant certification and an Associates Degree in education or six credits in preschool or special education, with experience working with preschoolers.