Preschool Support Specialist for Special Needs

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Teaching Aide to provide non-instructional support to preschool children with special needs in a classroom setting, under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.

You will assist in managing materials, routines, and a clean environment, while nurturing each child's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development and supporting personal care tasks as needed.

Qualificações

• Prior experience working with young children or children with disabilities is helpful but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsabilidades

• Assists the teacher in managing records, materials, and equipment.
• Assists the teacher in carrying out planned classroom activities and routines.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment.
• Addresses each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs with nurturing care.
• Supports personal care tasks as needed, following hygiene and safety protocols.
• Supervises students during transitions, outdoor play, lunch, and rest periods.
• Participates in staff meetings and trainings.
• Supervises students and assists with classroom activities as directed by the teacher.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Motivation

Creativity

Initiative

Computer literacy

Instructional support

Formação

High school diploma

Equivalent

Ferramentas

Computer applications

Descrição da vaga

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Teaching Aide to provide non-instructional support to preschool children with special needs in a classroom setting, under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.

You will assist in managing materials, routines, and a clean environment, while nurturing each child's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development and supporting personal care tasks as needed.